In this episode, I’ll discuss treatment options for refractory status epilepticus: You can watch or listen to this episode on my new youtube channel: Evidence for dosing in this episode: midazolam propofol pentobarbital ketamine If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, […]
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Episode 206: Gabapentin is associated with postoperative respiratory failure, can IV labetalol be continued after the 300 mg maximum has been reached, and a resource for building a smart pump library
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about gabapentin and the link to postoperative respiratory failure. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can IV labetalol be continued after the 300 mg maximum has been reached?” 3. Share a resource for building a smart pump drug library. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Multimodal […]
Episode 205: The most important class of drugs to check with a new CRRT start
In this episode, I’ll discuss what class of medications to check the dosing on after a new CRRT start. You can watch or listen to this episode on my new youtube channel: Evidence: Prevalence of underdosing antibiotics in CRRT A paper that suggests 600 mg q12 hour fluconazole while on CRRT Older but relevant review of abx […]
Episode 204: A pharmacist’s mind should be treated like a factory, not a warehouse
In this episode, I’ll discuss why A pharmacist’s mind should be treated like a factory, not a warehouse. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Your mind as a warehouse Treating your mind like a warehouse means you fill it with facts and knowledge, hoping to recall it at a future point. This is a great […]
Episode 203: How to use ketamine as a rescue analgesic
In this episode, I’ll discuss how to use ketamine as a rescue analgesic. You can watch or listen to this episode on my new youtube channel: Evidence related to this episode You can get the evidence for this episode as well as a detailed pdf on the use of ketamine in critical care in my […]
Episode 202: IV acetaminophen in critically ill adults, why is my post-op patient who is on rifampin at home still in pain after being given fentanyl?, and a resource for the treatment of intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using IV acetaminophen in critically ill adults. 2. Answer the drug information question “Why is my post-op patient who is on rifampin at home still in pain after being given fentanyl?” 3. Share a resource for the treatment of intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury. Subscribe […]
Episode 201: How to tell the difference between serotonin syndrome, malignant hyperthermia, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
In this episode, I’ll discuss how to tell the difference between serotonin syndrome, malignant hyperthermia, and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. You can watch or listen to this episode on my new youtube channel: Evidence related to this episode The Hunter Criteria is often used for the diagnosis of serotonin syndrome. The Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the […]
Episode 200: Etomidate use in the ICU
In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of etomidate in the ICU. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher To celebrate the 200th episode of the elective rotation podcast, I am giving away 10 copies of my book, A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies. You can win a copy by heading over to my new Facebook page. […]
Episode 199: Withholding stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients, can pancrelipase pellets be given via gastrostomy tube, and a resource from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about withholding stress ulcer prophylaxis in critically ill patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can pancrelipase pellets be given via gastrostomy tube?” 3. Share a resource from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Withholding Pantoprazole for Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in […]
Episode 198: How to use high dose insulin therapy for beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose
In this episode, I’ll discuss how to use high dose insulin therapy for beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher An overdose of beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers often induces life-threatening cardiogenic shock. Traditional therapies for beta-blockers or calcium channel blocker toxicity are: Glucagon Calcium Atropine Electricity (pacing) Vasopressors Unfortunately, […]
Episode 197: Delay in the 2nd dose of antibiotic for septic patients, is it OK to give lactated ringers to a septic patient with elevated lactate, and a resource for learning about rare disorders
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about delays in the 2nd dose of antibiotic for septic patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “Is it OK to give lactated ringers to a septic patient with elevated lactate?” 3. Share a resource for learning about rare disorders. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article […]
Episode 196: How to easily perform a Monte Carlo Simulation in under 10 minutes using Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers or Google Sheets
In this episode, I will discuss how to easily perform a Monte Carlo Simulation in under 10 minutes using Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers or Google Sheets. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher What is Monte Carlo Simulation? A Monte Carlo Simulation in the context of healthcare uses software to simulate thousands of patients from smaller […]
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