In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about delays in antimicrobial therapy in patients with septic shock. 2. Have a recent pharmacy student of mine answer the drug information question “What dose of IV diltiazem should be used to treat rapid Afib?” 3. Share a resource for assessing, preventing, and managing ICU delirium. Subscribe […]
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Episode 116: Lord of the Penicillin (Allergy) Dance
In this episode, I’ll discuss penicillin allergy and cross-reactivity. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher A big shout-out to those of you that took a moment to leave a review of my book A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies on Amazon. The reviews are essential for helping a potential reader decide if the book […]
Episode 115: Oral vancomycin prophylaxis for C. Diff, fentanyl fluconazole interaction, and a free drug information resource
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using oral vancomycin to prevent recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. 2. Answer the drug information question “Is the interaction between fentanyl and fluconazole significant for critical care patients?” 3. Share a resource for free drug information. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Over 20 people enrolled in […]
Episode 114: Three Productivity Hacks for Busy Hospital Pharmacists
In this episode, I’ll share my three best productivity hacks for busy hospital pharmacists. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher I’ve got good days, and I’ve got bad days when it comes to time management as a hospital pharmacist. When I use these three tips, the good days far outnumber the bad. Let’s dive in: […]
Episode 113: Early vasopressin vs norepinephrine in septic shock, treatments for refractory reactive airway disease, and a resource for Pharmacy Nation
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article comparing early vasopressin to norepinephrine in septic shock. 2. Answer the drug information question “What options can be used in steroid-refractory severe reactive airway disease?” 3. Share a new resource for Pharmacy Nation. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Before we begin, I’d like to share a […]
Episode 112: Serotonin syndrome from linezolid plus fentanyl and the clinical relevance in critically ill patients
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 […]
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. […]
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