Pharmacy Joe
The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
The Elective Rotation - the number 1 ranked Hospital Pharmacy podcast - is created for YOU Pharmacy Nation! If you are a Pharmacy Student, Resident, Pharmacist, Nurse, Physician, or Critical Care Practitioner in a hospital, intensive care unit (ICU) or emergency department looking to improve your practice, The Elective Rotation delivers unbiased critical care and hospital pharmacy content from a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Episodes are published every Monday and Thursday at 3AM EST. Find the show notes at pharmacyjoe.com.
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Episodes
1122: Well isn’t that convenient? (Sodium bicarb for severe hyponatremia) 16.04.2026 4:10
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1121 In this episode, I’ll discuss using sodium bicarbonate instead of hypertonic saline to treat severe hyponatremia.
1121: What if it is just the depth of sedation, not the choice of sedative that causes delirium? 13.04.2026 4:32
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1121 In this episode, I’ll discuss what if it is not the sedative class that causes delirium – just the depth of sedation?
1120: Here is something to prioritize for ED patients with Parkinson’s 09.04.2026 3:55
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1120 In this episode, I’ll discuss the importance of timely ordering and administration of antiparkinsonian medications for patients in the ED.
1119: The problem with hypo-osmolar solutions in neurological patients 06.04.2026 3:24
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1119 In this episode, I’ll discuss the problem with hypo-osmolar solutions in neurological patients.
1118: These two sepsis guideline updates will need hospital pharmacists to help implement 02.04.2026 5:01
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1118 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact two new recommendations in the Surviving Sepsis guidelines on hospital pharmacy practice.
1117: What is the impact of achieving an aggressive PK/PD target for beta-lactams in critically ill patients? 30.03.2026 3:39
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1117 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of achieving an aggressive PK/PD target for beta-lactams in critically ill patients.
1116: If the lab can keep secrets from others, maybe the pharmacy should too? 26.03.2026 4:36
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1116 In this episode, I’ll discuss suppressing unnecessary allergy alerts for beta-lactams with dissimilar side chains.
1115: The extremely rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated 23.03.2026 4:32
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1115 In this episode, I’ll discuss the rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated.
1114: Saving $$$ With Oral Phosphate Replacement Instead of IV For Critically Ill Patients With Mild to Moderate Hypophosphatemia 19.03.2026 4:22
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1114 In this episode, I’ll discuss oral vs IV phosphate replacement for critically ill patients with mild to moderate hypophosphatemia.
1113: Ceftriaxone to Prevent Pneumonia After Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest 16.03.2026 3:50
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1113 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of ceftriaxone on the development of pneumonia and noninfectious outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
1112: The Safety and Efficacy of Spraying Stuff Into the Lungs to Prevent Bleeding 12.03.2026 3:40
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1112 In this episode, I’ll discuss endobronchial instillation of epinephrine, cold saline, and saline to prevent bleeding in patients undergoing endobronchial biopsy.
1111: How to judge whether a journal is reputable? 09.03.2026 4:16
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1111 In this episode, I’ll discuss how to judge whether a journal is reputable.
1110: Is it time to rethink oral beta-lactams for some complicated UTI cases? 05.03.2026 3:55
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1110 In this episode, I’ll discuss oral beta-lactams for complicated UTIs.
1109: Is Days of Antibiotic Spectrum Coverage a Better metric for Antibiotic Stewardship? 02.03.2026 4:13
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1109 In this episode, I’ll discuss a novel metric for antibiotic stewardship.
1108: If Your Hospital Does Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Keep In Mind This Interaction With Enoxaparin 26.02.2026 3:21
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1108 In this episode, I’ll discuss the effects of therapeutic plasma exchange on enoxaparin half-life.
1107: What Makes a Critical Care Pharmacist Take Action – Patient Acuity or Medication Regimen Complexity? 23.02.2026 3:38
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1107 In this episode, I’ll discuss what predicts critical care pharmacist intervention – patient acuity or medication regimen complexity?
1106: New AHA Stroke Guideline Contraindications to Thrombolytics 19.02.2026 4:35
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1106 In this episode, I’ll discuss the 2026 AHA Stroke Guideline changes to how contraindications to thrombolytics are presented.
1105: Does it Matter if You Give Vancomycin Before the Beta-Lactam? 16.02.2026 4:11
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1105 In this episode, I’ll discuss which antibiotic should be given first in sepsis – the beta-lactam or the vancomycin?
1104: Does Taking Beta-Blockers Mean Increased Doses of Epinephrine are Required for Anaphylaxis Treatment? 12.02.2026 3:56
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1104 In this episode, I’ll discuss whether patients taking beta-blockers require increased doses of epinephrine for anaphylaxis.
1103: These Antibiotics Are Really Getting Under My Skin! (Subcutaneous Antibiotics?!) 09.02.2026 4:04
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1103 In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of subcutaneous antibiotics.
1102a: At this single center, linezolid plus serotonergic agents was judged to be likely safe 05.02.2026 3:40
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1102 In this episode, I’ll discuss linezolid-associated serotonin toxicity in patients receiving linezolid and concomitant serotonergic agents.
1101: Inpatient Pharmacist Burnout: How many learners is too many? 02.02.2026 4:15
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1101 In this episode, I’ll discuss the association between number of learners trained per year and rates of burnout among inpatient pharmacists.
1100: Safety of Tenecteplase in Patients With Stroke Mimics 29.01.2026 3:13
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1100 In this episode, I’ll discuss the safety of tenecteplase in patients with stroke mimics.
1099: Glucocorticoids Have No Role Reversing the Acute Symptoms of Anaphylaxis. Here’s Why: 26.01.2026 3:23
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1099 In this episode, I’ll discuss why glucocorticoids have no role in reversing the acute symptoms of anaphylaxis.
1098: Pharmacists Should Know When Electricity is Better Than Epinephrine 22.01.2026 3:56
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1098 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of giving epinephrine before defibrillation to in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) patients with shockable rhythms.
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