In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss Part 2 of the Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency (CIRCI) in Critically Ill Patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “Does dexmedetomidine prolong the QTc interval?” 3. Share a resource for looking up chemical and physical properties of a medication. Subscribe on iTunes, […]
Episode 245: Why you can’t use dexmedetomidine as monotherapy for severe alcohol withdrawal
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Episode 244: Management of hyponatremia
In this episode I will discuss the management of hyponatremia: Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher I am excited to announce that I now have a 6-hour program with ACPE continuing education credits on the subject of Inpatient Emergency Response Training for Pharmacists. This program provides comprehensive training on the role of a pharmacist at […]
Episode 243: How to fit topic discussions into your busy preceptor schedule
Get an example of the 7 questions I use to lead a topic discussion in my free download area. It’s download #17. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <– Previous Post […]
Episode 242: Mortality effects of prolonged versus short-term intravenous infusion of antipseudomonal β-lactams, bicarb IV compatibility, and a free resource for checking IV compatibility
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about prolonged versus short-term intravenous infusion of antipseudomonal β-lactams for patients with sepsis. 2. Answer the drug information question “What IV medications are compatible with sodium bicarbonate?” 3. Share a free resource for checking IV compatibility. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Prolonged versus short-term intravenous […]
Episode 241: Can olanzapine be given intravenously?
In this episode, I’ll discuss whether olanzapine can be given intravenously. Members of my Hospital Pharmacy Academy academy have access to my in-depth training on the treatment of severe alcohol withdrawal. To access this training and much more go to pharmacyjoe.com/academy. Evidence: A Prospective Observational Study of Patients Receiving Intravenous and Intramuscular Olanzapine in the […]
Episode 240: What to do with norepinephrine extravasation
In this episode, I’ll discuss what to do when norepinephrine extravasates. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Central line access is often preferred for vasopressor administration due to the risk of extravasation. Extravasation of a vasopressor such as norepinephrine can cause tissue necrosis and ultimately, the loss of a limb due to local vasoconstriction. The […]
Episode 239: The paradox of benzodiazepines & respiratory failure in severe alcohol withdrawal
In this episode, I’ll discuss the paradox of benzodiazepines & respiratory failure in severe alcohol withdrawal. Members of my critical care pharmacy academy have access to my in-depth training on the treatment of severe alcohol. To access this training and much more go to pharmacyjoe.com/academy. Evidence: The need for mechanical ventilation was reduced in two […]
Episode 238: Ketamine as an analgesic adjunct in critically ill patients, at what MIC should an alternative to vancomycin be used to treat meningitis, and a resource for those interested in pharmacy compounding
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using ketamine as an analgesic adjunct in critically ill patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “At what MIC should an alternative to vancomycin be used to treat meningitis? 3. Share a resource for those interested in pharmacy compounding. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Members […]
Episode 237: Why can’t you give calcium gluconate by rapid IV push?
In this episode, I’ll discuss why can’t you give calcium gluconate by rapid IV push. For more on use of calcium for hyperkalemia go to pharmacyjoe.com/episode34. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. […]
Episode 236: Cyproheptadine to treat serotonin syndrome
In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of cyproheptadine to treat serotonin syndrome. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Serotonin syndrome (SS) can result from an overdose or drug interaction involving one or more of the many drugs that increase serotonergic activity. The Hunter Criteria is often used for the diagnosis of serotonin syndrome. To fulfill […]
Episode 235: Alternatives to fentanyl for continuous sedation due to the shortage
In this episode, I’ll discuss alternatives to fentanyl for continuous sedation due to the shortage. Link to evidence referenced in this video. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <– Previous Post […]
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