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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss short-acting opioid dose titration tips for inpatients with uncontrolled acute pain. Members of my hospital pharmacy academy have access to the masterclass training on the safe and effective use of opioids in ICU patients. To learn more go to pharmacyjoe.com/academy. If you like this post, check out my book – A […]

In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about trends in use of midodrine in the ICU. 2. Answer the drug information question “Should phentolamine be used to treat dobutamine extravasation?” 3. Share a resource for targeted medication safety best practices for hospitals. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Trends in Use of Midodrine […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss the 4 most common fixes to inadequate pain management. 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                   […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss the one formula that explains (almost) all inpatient medical emergencies. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Most pharmacists like formulas.  Perhaps that’s why I think about the formula for oxygen delivery every time I respond to a rapid response call.  Almost every time, figuring out the cause of the patient’s […]