The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1073. In this episode, I’ll discuss 5 steps an ED or ICU pharmacist can take to prevent awareness with paralysis.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1072. In this episode, I’ll discuss the balance between the risk of cerebral edema from severe hyponatremia vs osmotic demyelination from overly rapid sodium correction.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1071. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether a nasal MRSA screen is useful for choosing antibiotics in critically ill patients with an intraabdominal infection.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1070. In this episode, I’ll discuss respiratory depression from phenobarbital when used for alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1069. In this episode, I’ll discuss a pharmacist-driven deprescribing protocol for negative urine and sexually transmitted infection cultures in the emergency department.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1068. In this episode, I’ll discuss using one vs two bag protocols for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1067. In this episode, I’ll discuss recent guidelines about complicated UTI treatment.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1066. In this episode, I’ll discuss empiric posaconazole to prevent influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosis.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1065. In this episode, I’ll discuss inhaled antibiotics to prevent VAP.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1064. In this episode, I’ll discuss “Do Not Crush” medication lists.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1063. In this episode, I’ll discuss the risk of hypotension when giving IV furosemide for acute decompensated heart failure.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1062. In this episode, I’ll discuss hemodynamic changes after using a dexmedetomidine loading dose in ED patients.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1061. In this episode, I’ll discuss a case report of seizures precipitated by esmolol in sterile water formulation.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1060. In this episode, I’ll discuss aiming for high-normal potassium to reduce sustained ventricular tachycardia in patients with an ICD.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1059. In this episode, I’ll discuss the SCCM Rapid Sequence Intubation Guidelines.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1058. In this episode, I’ll discuss recent guidelines about fluid removal in critically ill patients.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1057. In this episode, I’ll discuss two doses of ketamine for analgesia in the ED.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1056. In this episode, I’ll discuss the rapid administration of antiseizure medications.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1055. In this episode, I’ll discuss the effect of phenylephrine push prior to continuous infusion norepinephrine in patients with septic shock.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1054. In this episode, I’ll discuss the optimal dosing regimen for meropenem and piperacillin/tazobactam in critically ill patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1053. In this episode, I’ll discuss predicting the chance of successful sedation and the development of hypotension with dexmedetomidine.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1052. In this episode, I’ll discuss the most effective and safest therapies for nausea/emesis in adult patients presenting to the emergency department (ED).

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1051. In this episode, I’ll discuss a pharmacy-driven rapid bacteremia response program.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1050. In this episode, I’ll discuss tranexamic acid’s effects on mortality for trauma patients based on time given post-injury.

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1049. In this episode, I’ll discuss conditional reflex urine culturing for antibiotic stewardship.