In this episode, I’ll discuss Why you should never treat sinus tachycardia You can watch or listen to this episode on my youtube channel: In my post, Pharmacists as Members of the Rapid Response Team, I share more examples of potential underlying causes of sinus tachycardia. I also provide more in-depth training on how to respond […]
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Episode 228: 3 Points to keep in mind when preparing your pharmacy department’s code response plan
In this episode, I’ll discuss 3 points to keep in mind when preparing your pharmacy department’s code response plan: 1. Ensure that someone responds when expected. 2. Don’t let the perfect stand in the way of the good. 3. Use your response plan to facilitate training residents and new responders. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or […]
Episode 227: What to do about the serum potassium when treating DKA or HHS?
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 226: Nebulized amikacin to treat hospital and ventilator associated pneumonia, sodium polystyrene sulfate and intestinal necrosis, and a resource for pharmacy calculations and other useful information
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using nebulized amikacin to treat hospital and ventilator associated pneumonia. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can sodium polystyrene sulfate cause intestinal necrosis?” 3. Share a resource for pharmacy calculations and other useful information. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Nebulized Versus IV Amikacin […]
Episode 225: There are only 2 reasons to reduce a medication dose for renal insufficiency in the ICU…
You can watch or listen to this episode on my youtube channel: For access to my complete list of over 15 free downloadable critical care pharmacy resources, go to pharmacyjoe.com/free 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 224: Pharmacotherapy considerations during massive transfusion
In this episode, I’ll discuss pharmacotherapy considerations that arise from massive transfusion. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Massive transfusion of blood products is arbitrarily considered 10 units of packed RBC within 24 hours. Other definitions include the replacement of more than total blood volume in 24 hours or 50% of total blood volume […]
Episode 223: What an ICU pharmacist should do if their patient has stridor
If you hear a stridorous patient, or hear other clinicians saying that a patient has stridor, what should you do? 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 […]
Episode 222: Fondaparinux in critically ill patients with severe renal dysfunction, clindamycin in necrotizing fasciitis, and a resource to make your midyear poster presentation easier to read
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 […]
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