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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss the 3 different dose-dependent effects of dopamine. Evidence for this episode linked here. For a chart explaining vasopressor choice in sepsis, go to my free download area at pharmacyjoe.com/free It’s download #3 on the list. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss how to dose magnesium sulfate to treat torsades. Evidence for this episode linked here. 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 emergencies. <– Previous Post         […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss how a pharmacist can assess a critical care patient. Subscribe on iTunes, Android, or Stitcher Making assessments of critically ill patients can be challenging for pharmacists since traditional pharmacy training does not necessarily incorporate much about patient assessment. The process I have developed for assessing critically ill patients from a […]

In this episode, I’ll discuss what makes ketamine different from other sedatives & analgesics used in critical care. You can get a referenced pdf of how to use ketamine for 6 different critical care indications in my free download area. Go to pharmacyjoe.com/free ketamine is number 13 on the download list. If you like this […]