In this episode I’ll discuss how to use dexmedetomidine for sedation in the ICU. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher If you are wondering about the use of dexemedetomine in agitated delirium or alcohol withdrawal, check out episodes 67 & 70. Mechanism of action Dexmedetomidine is a selective a2-adrenoceptor agonist. I like to think of […]
Episode 16: How to use ketamine in the critical care setting
In this episode, I’ll highlight the key points that set ketamine apart from other sedatives & analgesics and discuss how to use ketamine in the critical care setting. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher There is a lot of buzz around the use of ketamine in the critical care setting, and for good reason. But […]
Episode 14: Sux vs Roc AND Roc Doesn’t Rock Unless A Pharmacist is in the House
In this episode, I’ll first review how Sux and Roc stack up in terms of onset, duration, efficacy, and safety. Then, I’ll explain the reason why Roc only rocks when you, Pharmacy Nation, are around. This discussion will be framed around the urgent need to establish an airway in a critical care setting. Elective and preoperative airway […]