In this episode, I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using fondaparinux in critically ill patients with severe renal dysfunction. 2. Answer the drug information question “Why is clindamycin added to antibiotic coverage in necrotizing fasciitis?” 3. Share a resource to make your midyear poster presentation easier to read. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article […]
Episode 221: How to monitor neuromuscular blocker infusions without a baseline train of four
A continuous infusion of a neuromuscular blocker (NMB) such as cisatracurium or vecuronium was started before a baseline train of four could be obtained – how do you monitor the NMB infusion? You can watch or listen to this episode on my youtube channel: Members of my Critical Care Pharmacy Academy will have access to my […]
Episode 220: Why is it important to check the 4T score before further testing for heparin induced thrombocytopenia?
In this episode, I’ll discuss why it is important to check the 4T score before further testing for heparin induced thrombocytopenia. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher This episode assumes that you know what the 4T score is and how to calculate it. If you don’t, go here for a 4T score calculator and […]
Episode 219: How to dose methylene blue for the treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia
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 218: Double carbapenem use for severe carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae infections, dexamethasone dose for cerebral edema, and a resource for therapeutic hypothermia
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about double carbapenem use in severe carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae infections. 2. Answer the drug information question “What is the dose of dexamethasone in cerebral edema associated with a brain tumor or craniotomy?” 3. Share a resource for therapeutic hypothermia. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher The article […]
Episode 217: How to dose lipid emulsion for enteral drug toxicity
You can watch or listen to this episode on my youtube channel: Reference: American College of Medical Toxicology published guidance for using ILE How to get around the 999 mL/hr max rate on most smart pumps to deliver 0.25mL/kg/min lipid emulsion over 3 minutes The same total ILE dose that 0.25 mL/kg/min over 3 minutes provides […]
Episode 216: Should the dose of ceftriaxone in critically ill patients be 1 gram or 2 grams?
In this episode, I’ll discuss the recommended ceftriaxone dose for 5 different scenarios: 1. Variceal hemorrhage 2. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) 3. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) 4. Community acquired bacterial meningitis 5. Obesity Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Variceal hemorrhage Patients with gastrointestinal bleeding due to esophageal varices and cirrhosis frequently experience bacterial infection. Antibiotic […]
Episode 215: Is the potential for serotonin syndrome from linezolid plus fentanyl relevant in ICU patients?
You can watch or listen to this episode on my new youtube channel: What do you think of this interaction? Leave a comment below! 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 214: Readmission for recurrent sepsis, lactated ringers and the bicarbonate shortage, and a resource to learn about ongoing clinical trials
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about readmission for recurrent sepsis. 2. Answer the drug information question “Does lactated ringers solution have a role in managing the current sodium bicarbonate shortage?” 3. Share a resource for learning about ongoing clinical trials. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Readmissions for Recurrent Sepsis: New […]
Episode 213: How can you tell if you need to adjust a medication dose for a patient receiving ECMO?
You can watch or listen to this episode on my new 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 212: Starting extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the ED & ECMO pharmacotherapy – an interview with Joe Bellezzo MD & Ashkan Khabazian PharmD
In this episode, I’ll be joined by two experts in the field of adult venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation – Dr. of Emergency Medicine Joe Bellezzo and Dr. of Pharmacy Ashkan Khabazian. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher The next Masterclass for my Critical Care Pharmacy Academy will go live August 4th, 2017 and will be […]
Episode 211: When should empiric double coverage for pseudomonas be used for HAP?
In this episode, I’ll discuss when to use empiric double coverage for pseudomonas in HAP. You can watch or listen to this episode on my new youtube channel: 2016 IDSA HAP/VAP Guidelines 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 […]
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