Objectives: 1. Describe the 3 broad types of reasons for patient admission to the ICU 2. Recall 3 ways to assess the patient’s response to treatments in the ICU
Anaphylaxis
Objectives: 1. Describe the role of epinephrine vs adjunctive medications in anaphylaxis 2. Recall the route and dose of epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis
AKI from concomitant vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam
Objectives: 1. Describe a possible mechanism to explain increases in serum creatinine with vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam 2. Recall the level of evidence of this interaction
Interpretation of D-Dimer
Objectives: 1. Describe the sensitivity and specificity of the D-dimer test 2. Recall the ways D-dimer can be used to rule out DVT/PE
Practical use of ketorolac in the ED
Objectives: 1. Describe the evidence behind the ceiling dose of ketorolac 2. Recall the common contraindications to ketorolac use
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Special Populations
Objectives: 1. Describe why treatment of ASB is indicated in pregnant patients 2. Recall the reasons for or against treatment of ASB in transplant patients
Overlap of Anticoagulants
Objectives: 1. Describe scenarios when overlap of warfarin is needed 2. Recall the mechanism that makes overlap with warfarin necessary in certain circumstances
Severe Hyperkalemia 2021 Update
Objectives: 1. Describe the 3 steps to hyperkalemia treatment 2. Recall the evidence supporting avoiding using SPS for hyperkalemia
Fulminant C diff
Objectives: 1. Define fulminant C diff 2. Recall the dose of vancomycin given for fulminant C diff
Identifying T-cell Mediated Allergy Histories
Objectives: 1. Describe signs of a fixed drug eruption 2. Recall which allergies are more likely to be found in past medical history than in patient interview
Benefits of a Pharmacist-Led ED Culture Review Service
Objectives: 1. Describe the intangible benefits of a pharmacist-led ED culture review service 2. Recall the level of evidence supporting a pharmacist-led ED culture review service
Guidelines on Implementation of Therapeutic Hypothermia – Pharmacotherapy Concerns
Objectives: 1. Describe the effects of hypothermia on potassium levels 2. Recall the effect of hypothermia on infectious parameters
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