In this episode, I’ll discuss whether the Critical Care Pain Observation Tool is the best non-verbal pain scale to use in the ICU. For links to a validation article for the CPOT and a detailed comparison of the available non-verbal pain assessment tools go to pharmacyjoe.com/cpot If you like this post, check out my book – […]
Episode 278: KCentra vs FEIBA, ibuprofen in hemodialysis, and a resource for individualized antibiotic dosing
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article comparing KCentra with FEIBA. 2. Answer the drug information question “Does ibuprofen accumulate in renal insufficiency?” 3. Share a resource for individualizing antibiotic dosing. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Activated Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Versus 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Vitamin K-Antagonist Reversal Lead author: Shaun […]
Episode 277: Why as a pharmacist you need to “know what you don’t know”
In this episode, I’ll discuss why as a pharmacist you need to “know what you don’t know.” To find out more about the Academy go to pharmacyjoe.com/academy. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical […]
Episode 276: Top 100 Drug Interactions Review
Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher My favorite pharmacy reference book on drug interactions has been updated for 2018. Hansten and Horn have published their Top 100 Drug Interactions 2018: A Guide to Patient Management. Third party drug interaction services are often of little to no use in determining the clinical significance of a potential […]
Episode 275: Characteristics of dexmedetomidine induced fever
In this episode, I’ll discuss the characteristics of dexmedetomidine-induced fever. Evidence for this episode linked here. To find out more about how the academy can help you stay up to date with the medical literature go to pharmacyjoe.com/academy. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How […]
Episode 274: Modification of guideline-directed medical therapy in heart failure, linezolid in nec fasc, and how to get full-text journal access
In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about modification of guideline-directed medical therapy in HF. 2. Answer the drug information question “Can linezolid be used to inhibit bacterial toxin production in necrotizing fasciitis?” 3. Share a resource for full-text journal access. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Article Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy and Survival Following […]
Episode 273: When alteplase is given for PE-related cardiac arrest, how long should CPR be continued?
In this episode, I’ll discuss how long should CPR be continued when alteplase is given for PE-related cardiac arrest. Evidence for this episode linked here, here, and here. To get my 6 tips for pharmacists that respond to code blue calls go to my free download area, it is number 16 on the list. If […]
Episode 272: How to make sure your hospital is prepared to administer lipid rescue therapy
In this episode, I’ll discuss how to make sure your hospital is prepared to administer lipid rescue therapy Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) or “lipid rescue” therapy is used in local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) and enteral drug toxicity. Anesthesia, toxicology, and ACLS guidelines recommend intravenous fat emulsion with various […]
Episode 271: Should dexmedetomidine be started with a loading dose?
In this episode, I’ll discuss whether dexmedetomidine should be started with a loading dose. Evidence for this episode linked here. Members of my hospital pharmacy academy have access to in-depth trainings on the use of dexmedetomidine for ICU sedation and alcohol withdrawal. To sign up for the academy, go to pharmacyjoe.com/academy If you like this […]
Episode 270: Stress ulcer prophylaxis vs enteral nutrition, tamsulosin for trial without catheter in a female patient, and a resource for understanding statistical significance versus the clinical importance of observed effect sizes
In this episode I’ll: Discuss an article about stress ulcer prophylaxis in patients receiving enteral nutrition. Answer the drug information question “How long after giving a female patient with urinary retention tamsulosin should a trial without catheter be attempted?” Share a resource for understanding statistical significance versus the clinical importance of observed effect sizes. Subscribe on […]
Episode 269: What is a safe amount to increase short acting opioid doses to control acute pain in hospital inpatients?
In this episode, I’ll discuss what I think is a safe amount to increase short-acting opioid doses to control acute pain in hospital inpatients. Evidence for this episode linked here. For instructions on how to write a pharmacy progress note go to my free download area at pharmacyjoe.com/free. It’s download #14 on the list. If […]
Episode 268: How to study for and pass BCPS or any Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties exam
In this episode, I’ll share a method for studying and passing the BCPS or any Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties exam. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Read the candidate’s guide There are two board of pharmaceutical specialties testing windows in each year; one in the spring and one in the fall. No matter which […]
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