In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article comparing two insulin doses for the treatment of hyperkalemia in patients with renal insufficiency. 2. Answer the drug information question “How long can you use high dose insulin for a calcium channel blocker overdose?” 3. Share a resource for learning about pharmacologic issues in anesthesia. Subscribe on […]
Episode 233: How to taper a vasopressor infusion using oral midodrine
In this episode, I’ll discuss how to taper a vasopressor infusion using oral midodrine. 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 232: How to deal with allergic reactions to local anesthetics, and a tip on how to memorize ester vs. amide anesthetics
In this episode, I’ll discuss how I deal with allergic reactions to local anesthetics. I’ll also include a tip that will help you never forget how to tell whether a local anesthetic is ester or amide-based. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Local anesthetic agents such as procaine and lidocaine can rarely cause allergic […]
Episode 231: 4 Pearls for the use of daptomycin in the ICU
In this episode I’ll discuss 4 pearls for the use of daptomycin in the ICU: 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 230: IVIG for refractory HIT, differences in QTc risk among quinolones, and a resource for searching FDA reports of adverse reactions to medications
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using IVIG for refractory HIT. 2. Answer the drug information question “Do some quinolones have lower QTc prolongation risk than others?” 3. Share a resource for searching FDA reports of adverse reactions to medications. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Members of my Critical Care Pharmacy […]
Episode 229: Why you should never treat sinus tachycardia
In this episode, I’ll discuss Why you should never treat sinus tachycardia You can watch or listen to this episode on my youtube channel: In my post, Pharmacists as Members of the Rapid Response Team, I share more examples of potential underlying causes of sinus tachycardia. I also provide more in-depth training on how to respond […]
Episode 228: 3 Points to keep in mind when preparing your pharmacy department’s code response plan
In this episode, I’ll discuss 3 points to keep in mind when preparing your pharmacy department’s code response plan: 1. Ensure that someone responds when expected. 2. Don’t let the perfect stand in the way of the good. 3. Use your response plan to facilitate training residents and new responders. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or […]
Episode 227: What to do about the serum potassium when treating DKA or HHS?
You can watch or listen to this episode on my youtube channel: 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 Next Post –>
Episode 226: Nebulized amikacin to treat hospital and ventilator associated pneumonia, sodium polystyrene sulfate and intestinal necrosis, and a resource for pharmacy calculations and other useful information
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using nebulized amikacin to treat hospital and ventilator associated pneumonia. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can sodium polystyrene sulfate cause intestinal necrosis?” 3. Share a resource for pharmacy calculations and other useful information. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Nebulized Versus IV Amikacin […]
Episode 225: There are only 2 reasons to reduce a medication dose for renal insufficiency in the ICU…
You can watch or listen to this episode on my youtube channel: For access to my complete list of over 15 free downloadable critical care pharmacy resources, go to pharmacyjoe.com/free 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 […]
Episode 224: Pharmacotherapy considerations during massive transfusion
In this episode, I’ll discuss pharmacotherapy considerations that arise from massive transfusion. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Massive transfusion of blood products is arbitrarily considered 10 units of packed RBC within 24 hours. Other definitions include the replacement of more than total blood volume in 24 hours or 50% of total blood volume […]
Episode 223: What an ICU pharmacist should do if their patient has stridor
If you hear a stridorous patient, or hear other clinicians saying that a patient has stridor, what should you do? You can watch or listen to this episode on my youtube channel: 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 […]
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