In this episode, I’ll discuss how to evaluate lithium levels in the setting of lithium toxicity. When lithium toxicity is suspected, a lithium level should be drawn immediately and every few hours until a downward trend is seen. Lithium levels should continue to be checked, as delayed peaks have been reported as long as 40 hours […]
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Episode 302: FEIBA vs KCentra, intermittent vs continuous PPIs, and a tip for responding to inpatient medical emergencies
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article comparing FEIBA with KCentra. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can intermittent boluses of pantoprazole be used to treat acute GI bleeding rather than continuous infusions?” 3. Share a tip for responding to inpatient medical emergencies. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Activated Prothrombin Complex Concentrate […]
Episode 301: IV compatibility in critical situations
In this episode, I’ll discuss IV compatibility in critical situations. Get my 6 tips for pharmacists responding to codes in my free download area at pharmacyjoe.com/free. It’s download #16. 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 300: Catheter-directed alteplase for pulmonary embolism
In this episode, I’ll discuss catheter-directed alteplase for pulmonary embolism. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Catheter-directed alteplase for pulmonary embolism involves the placement of a central venous catheter in the pulmonary arteries via the common femoral or internal jugular vein. The catheter is placed adjacent to the PE, and the alteplase is infused directly […]
Episode 299: Beware the unknown toxicokinetics of loperamide
In this episode, I’ll discuss the unknown toxicokinetics of loperamide. Get my 6 tips for pharmacists responding to codes in my free download area at pharmacyjoe.com/free. It’s download #16. 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 298: Subcutaneous dexmedetomidine, why IV dextrose is given to patients with DKA, and a tip for responding to inpatient medical emergencies
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about subcutaneously administered dexmedetomidine. 2. Answer the drug information question “Why is IV dextrose given to patients with DKA?” 3. Share a tip for responding to inpatient medical emergencies. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Subcutaneously administered dexmedetomidine is efficiently absorbed and is associated with attenuated […]
Episode 297: How long does it take for high dose insulin for calcium channel blocker or beta blocker overdose to start working?
In this episode, I’ll discuss How long it takes for high dose insulin for calcium channel blocker or beta blocker overdose to start working. Members of my hospital pharmacy academy have access to my masterclass training on High Dose Insulin Euglycemia For CCB / Beta Blocker OD which covers the background, use, and weaning of […]
Episode 296: Dosing of beta-lactam antibiotics in the setting of augmented renal clearance
In this episode, I’ll discuss the dosing of beta-lactam antibiotics in the setting of augmented renal clearance. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Augmented renal clearance (ARC) of medications has been reported in 30% to 85% of patients in the intensive care unit, depending on patient-specific factors. A 2015 review article found that there is […]
Episode 295: A classic systematic review and meta-analysis counterargument to evidence based medicine
In this episode, I’ll discuss a classic systematic review and meta-analysis counterargument to evidence based medicine. Parachute use to prevent death and major trauma related to gravitational challenge: systematic review of randomised controlled trials If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code […]
Episode 294: Infusion rate for analgesic doses of ketamine, Is sodium polystyrene sulfate effective for the treatment of severe, acute hyperkalemia, and a tip for responding to inpatient medical emergencies
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about the rate of infusion for analgesic doses of ketamine. 2. Answer the drug information question “Is sodium polystyrene sulfate effective for the treatment of severe, acute hyperkalemia?” 3. Share a tip for responding to inpatient medical emergencies. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Slow infusion […]
Episode 293: Hyperkalemia and why the order of treatment matters
In this episode, I’ll discuss hyperkalemia and why the order of treatment matters. 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 […]
Episode 292: Wernicke’s encephalopathy (Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome)
In this episode, I’ll discuss Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is actually a combination of 2 different syndromes, both the result of severe thiamine deficiency. Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute disorder that has significant mortality and neurologic morbidity associated with it. Korsakoff syndrome is the chronic neurological disorder that arises […]
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