In this episode I’ll discuss the clinical relevance of the linezolid-fentanyl drug interaction in critically ill patients. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Before we begin, I’d like to share a pearl from my book, A Pharmacist’s Guide To Inpatient Medical Emergencies: Instead of thinking faster (which can lead to errors), think ahead! Anticipate and prepare […]
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111: PPIs increase the risk and severity of hospital-acquired CDiff, will IV lipids work for liposomal bupivacaine toxicity, and a resource to polish up your CV
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about the risk and severity of Clostridium difficile Infection with PPIs. 2. Answer the drug information question “Will IV fat emulsion work for cardiac toxicity caused by liposomal bupivacaine?” 3. Share a resource for polishing up your CV. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Shout out to […]
110: Treatment of Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Infection
In this episode I’ll discuss the treatment of coagulase-negative staphylococci infection. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Shout out to “Pharmacy Ben” for leaving a review on my book A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies at Amazon. Ben wrote: Good, practical, concise review of critical care pharmacy. Who this book would be great for: […]
109: Should high dose heparin be used to prevent VTE in obese patients, do the new quinolone warnings affect ICU patients, and a resource to help apply the new sepsis definitions
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using high dose heparin for VTE prophylaxis in obese patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “Do the new FDA quinolone warnings for mild infections change how they should be used in the ICU?” 3. Share a resource to help apply the new definitions for sepsis. […]
108: Treatment of Drug-Induced Torsades
In this episode, I’ll discuss the treatment of drug-induced Torsades. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher When responding to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies, take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible. I discuss this and much more in my book A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies. Shout out […]
107: Banana Bags in ICU Patients, Should Pharmacists Program And Start IV Pumps, and DailyMed
In this episode, I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about the use of banana bags in ICU patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “If a pharmacist programs an IV pump for infusion, does that count as administration?” 3. Share a resource that is a search engine containing a national compendium of package inserts. Subscribe on […]
106: How Pharmacists Can Improve Their Working Relationships With Physicians
In this episode I’ll discuss how pharmacists can improve their working relationships with physicians. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Thank you so much for helping to make my book A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies the #1 new release in the pharmacy category on Amazon! The “look inside” feature is now available on Amazon. […]
105: Voriconazole therapeutic monitoring, how long to continue CPR after IV push alteplase, and a free 30 day trial to Pharmacist’s Letter
1. Discuss an article about therapeutic drug monitoring of voriconazole. 2. Answer the drug information question “When alteplase is given for massive PE in a patient undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, how long should CPR be continued?” 3. Share one of my top resources for keeping up to date with medical literature. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or […]
104: Updated IDSA HAP / VAP Guidelines
I’ve ordered the proof copy for my book, A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies and I look forward to hitting the final publish button very soon! To see the cover you can go to: clinicalpharmacybooks.com Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher In this episode I’ll discuss highlights from the new IDSA/ATS HAP/VAP guidelines. The […]
103: Epinephrine increases mortality in septic shock, phenytoin induced hypothermia, and two pharmacology refresher resources
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about increased mortality from epinephrine in cardiogenic shock. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can phenytoin cause hypothermia” 3. Share two resources for students to learn the basics of pharmacology. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Current real-life use of vasopressors and inotropes in cardiogenic shock […]
Episode 102: Dexmedetomidine to clonidine transition
In this episode I’ll discuss how to transition from dexmedetomidine to clonidine. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Dexmedetomidine is an IV alpha-2A adrenergic agonist. It has sedative effects and is used for the management of pain, agitation, and delirium in critically ill patients. The use of dexmedetomidine was encouraged in the 2013 Society of […]
101: Propofol for toxin related seizures, whether to stop SSRIs in GI bleeds, and a critical care resource
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using propofol for toxin-related seizures. 2. Answer the drug information question “Should SSRIs be stopped in a patient with GI bleeding?” 3. Share a resource for critical care related information. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Propofol Use for Toxin-Related Seizures Lead author: F. Lee […]
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