Objectives: 1. Describe the decision process for choosing warm vs cold compresses in extravasation treatment 2. Recall alternatives to phentolamine in the setting of shortage
Big Picture Clinical Assessment in the ICU
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
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