In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about platelet transfusion and hospital-acquired infection. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can buprenorphine be used in opioid overdose?” 3. Share a resource for guidance on toxicologic emergencies. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Is platelet transfusion associated with hospital-acquired infections in critically ill patients? Lead […]
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Episode 168: The case for temporarily holding lithium upon admission to the Medical/Surgical ICU
Click here to get ACPE CE credit for listening to this episode. In this episode, I’ll discuss ICU complications that could increase the risk of lithium toxicity. Starting Thursday, March 2, 2017, members of my Critical Care Pharmacy Academy will have access to my new Masterclass: Principles of infectious disease for ICU pharmacists. To learn more […]
Episode 167: Sedative requirements in stimulant users, mannitol extravasation, and an ISMP anticoagulation resource
Click here to get ACPE CE credit for listening to this episode. In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about opioid and sedative requirements in patients that use stimulants. 2. Answer the drug information question “How do you treat mannitol extravasation?” 3. Share a resource from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices on anticoagulation […]
Episode 166: Mannitol for elevated ICP (intracranial pressure)
Click here to get ACPE CE credit for listening to this episode. In this episode, I’ll discuss how to administer mannitol for elevated intracranial pressure. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher The definitive treatment for elevated intracranial pressure is to fix the underlying cause. Common causes are traumatic brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage, CNS infection, or […]
Episode 165: Valproate protein binding in critically ill patients, onset of angioedema after starting an ACE inhibitor, and the perfect writing instrument
Click here to get ACPE CE credit for listening to this episode. In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about valproic acid protein binding. 2. Answer the drug information question “How long after starting an ACE inhibitor does angioedema occur?” 3. Share a resource I use for writing notes. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, […]
Episode 164: Drug induced pancreatitis
Click here to get ACPE CE credit for listening to this episode. In this episode, I’ll discuss drug-induced pancreatitis. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher The Critical Care Pharmacy Academy is a place for pharmacists and pharmacy residents to gain practical critical care knowledge and skills. Inside the Academy you will find monthly Masterclasses, weekly […]
Episode 163: Apixaban vs warfarin in severe renal impairment, methylprednisolone for intraoperative spinal cord injury, and a resource for CMS – TJC quality measures
Click here to get ACPE CE credit for listening to this episode. In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article comparing apixaban with warfarin in patients with severe renal impairment. 2. Answer the drug information question “Should high dose methylprednisolone be given for intraoperative spinal cord injury?” 3. Share a resource for understanding CMS quality […]
Episode 162: What to do when you have a negative interaction with a member of the care team
In this episode, I’ll discuss how I learned to handle the occasional negative interaction with a member of the care team. I’ll also share two ways to avoid them from happening in the first place. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Click here to get ACPE CE credit for listening to this episode. We’ve all […]
Episode 161: qSOFA in ED patients, folic acid vs folinic acid as cofactor therapy in methanol toxicity, and a FOAMed parody
Click here to get ACPE CE credit for listening to this episode. In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using the qSOFA score in adult emergency department patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can leucovorin be substituted for folic acid as cofactor therapy in the treatment of methanol toxicity?” 3. Share a […]
Episode 160: Three reasons why 1 clinical pharmacist on the unit = 2 in the office
In this episode, I’ll discuss three reasons why 1 clinical pharmacist on the unit = 2 in the office. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher If you are a clinical pharmacist working in a hospital, the chances are that you have an office or desk to call home in the central pharmacy. Certain aspects of […]
Episode 159: Updated sepsis guidelines
In this episode, I’ll discuss the updated sepsis guidelines from the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign recently published in Critical Care Medicine. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Here are what I consider the 5 most important updates to the 2016 sepsis guidelines compared to the 2012 version: 1. All patients receive 30 mL/kg of IV […]
Episode 158: Career transitions within pharmacy – from community (retail) to hospital pharmacist and from staff to clinical pharmacist
In this episode, I’ll discuss how to transition from community (retail) to hospital pharmacist and from staff to clinical pharmacist. How to transition from retail to hospital pharmacist Back in 2002, I transitioned from being a community pharmacist to a hospital pharmacist. It took me about 6 months in this role to feel comfortable, and […]
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