In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article comparing early vasopressin to norepinephrine in septic shock. 2. Answer the drug information question “What options can be used in steroid-refractory severe reactive airway disease?” 3. Share a new resource for Pharmacy Nation. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Before we begin, I’d like to share a […]

In this episode I’ll discuss the clinical relevance of the linezolid-fentanyl drug interaction in critically ill patients. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Before we begin, I’d like to share a pearl from my book, A Pharmacist’s Guide To Inpatient Medical Emergencies: Instead of thinking faster (which can lead to errors), think ahead! Anticipate and prepare […]

In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about the risk and severity of Clostridium difficile Infection with PPIs. 2. Answer the drug information question “Will IV fat emulsion work for cardiac toxicity caused by liposomal bupivacaine?” 3. Share a resource for polishing up your CV. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Shout out to […]

In this episode I’ll discuss the treatment of coagulase-negative staphylococci infection. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Shout out to “Pharmacy Ben” for leaving a review on my book A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies at Amazon. Ben wrote:  Good, practical, concise review of critical care pharmacy.  Who this book would be great for: […]

In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using high dose heparin for VTE prophylaxis in obese patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “Do the new FDA quinolone warnings for mild infections change how they should be used in the ICU?” 3. Share a resource to help apply the new definitions for sepsis. […]

In this episode, I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about the use of banana bags in ICU patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “If a pharmacist programs an IV pump for infusion, does that count as administration?” 3. Share a resource that is a search engine containing a national compendium of package inserts. Subscribe on […]

In this episode I’ll discuss how pharmacists can improve their working relationships with physicians. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Thank you so much for helping to make my book A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies the #1 new release in the pharmacy category on Amazon!  The “look inside” feature is now available on Amazon. […]

1. Discuss an article about therapeutic drug monitoring of voriconazole. 2. Answer the drug information question “When alteplase is given for massive PE in a patient undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, how long should CPR be continued?” 3. Share one of my top resources for keeping up to date with medical literature. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or […]

I’ve ordered the proof copy for my book, A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies and I look forward to hitting the final publish button very soon!  To see the cover you can go to: clinicalpharmacybooks.com Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher In this episode I’ll discuss highlights from the new IDSA/ATS HAP/VAP guidelines. The […]

In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about increased mortality from epinephrine in cardiogenic shock. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can phenytoin cause hypothermia” 3. Share two resources for students to learn the basics of pharmacology. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Current real-life use of vasopressors and inotropes in cardiogenic shock […]