The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
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1042: Early Norepinephrine Use in Septic Shock is Associated with Reduced Mortality
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1042. In this episode, I’ll discuss early vs delayed norepinephrine use in patients with septic shock.
Episode 1041: Predicting Which Overdose Patients With Prolonged QTc Will Have Ventricular Dysrhythmia
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1041. In this episode, I’ll discuss which overdose patients with prolonged QTc are most likely to experience ventricular dysrhythmia.
1040 (fixed): Every Hospital Pharmacist Should Know About This Rare Disease Resource
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1040. In this episode, I’ll discuss a resource for taking care of patients with a rare disease.
1039: What Potassium Levels Are Associated With In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1039. In this episode, I’ll discuss hyper and hypokalemia thresholds that are associated with in-hospital cardiac arrest.
1038: The Case of the Transdermal Antidote
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1038. In this episode, I’ll discuss treating diphenhydramine overdose in the absence of physostigmine.
1037: Hypotension After Intubation – Is It the Sedative Dose That Matters?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1037. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether there is an association between the sedative dose and postintubation hypotension and rapid sequence intubation.
1036: Proof That Sodium Bicarbonate Actual Does Something Meaningful?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1036. In this episode, I’ll discuss sodium bicarbonate to treat metabolic acidosis in ICU patients.
1035: Don’t Let IV Medications Shift A Patient Out of Ketosis
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1035. In this episode, I’ll discuss things a pharmacist should keep in mind when managing a patient with a caustic ingestion.
1034: Pharmacy Considerations When Managing Caustic Ingestion
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1034. In this episode, I’ll discuss things a pharmacist should keep in mind when managing a patient with a caustic ingestion.
1033: Doxycycline Might Not Be As Good As We Thought…
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1033. In this episode, I’ll discuss outcomes with doxycycline vs azithromycin for community-acquired pneumonia.
1032: Five ICU Signals That Should Make Your Pharmacy Spidey-Sense Tingle
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1032. In this episode, I’ll discuss five circumstances that should make an ICU pharmacist stop what they are doing to investigate further.
1031: How Long Does it Take for IM Medications to Work in Acute Agitation?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1031. In this episode, I’ll discuss expectations for the onset of action of IM medications used for acute agitation.
1030: Adding dexmedetomidine to lidocaine for topical application to prevent cough during extubation
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1030. In this episode, I’ll discuss adding dexmedetomidine to lidocaine for topical application to prevent cough during extubation of thyroidectomy patients.
1029: A Systematic Review of the Ketorolac Dose Ceiling for ED Analgesia
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1029. In this episode, I’ll discuss a systematic review of the ketorolac dose ceiling for ED analgesia.
1028: Three ways to tell the difference between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1028. In this episode, I’ll discuss three ways to tell the difference between serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
1027: Probiotics in the ICU – How Bad Can It Get?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1027. In this episode, I’ll discuss probiotic-associated central venous catheter bloodstream infections in the ICU.
1026: Is the Low-Dose Ketamine In the Room With Us Right Now?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1026. In this episode, I’ll discuss hallucinations from low-dose ketamine use in the ICU.
1025: Does the Definition of Oliguria Need to Change?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1025. In this episode, I’ll discuss an alternative definition of oliguria.
1024: Adjuvant Midodrine Lowers Norepinephrine Dose But Not Length of Stay in Patients With Septic Shock
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1024. In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of adjuvant midodrine in patients with septic shock.
1023: The Dose of Inhaled Tranexamic Acid For Nonmassive Hemoptysis
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1023. In this episode, I’ll discuss the dose of inhaled tranexamic acid used for nonmassive hemoptysis.
1022: Can Animal Data Inform the Ideal Rate of Correction for Acute Hypernatremia?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1022. In this episode, I’ll discuss animal data on the rate of correction for acute hypernatremia.
1021: How Long Is the Duration of DOAC Interference With Heparin Anti-Xa Levels?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1021. In this episode, I’ll discuss the duration of DOAC interference with heparin anti-Xa levels.
1020: How to Predict Which Critically Ill DKA Patients Will Fail the Transition from IV to SubQ Insulin
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1020. In this episode, I’ll discuss how to predict failure of insulin transition in critically ill patients with diabetic ketoacidosis.
1019: Normal Saline Vs. Balanced Crystalloids – Could the First Few Liters Be the Ones That Matter Most?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1019. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether the composition of the first few liters of resuscitation fluid is most important for patients with sepsis.
1018: Balancing Risk vs Benefit – Andexanet vs. Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Reversal of Factor Xa Inhibitor-Related Intracranial Hemorrhage
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1018. In this episode, I’ll discuss andexanet vs. prothrombin complex concentrate for reversal of factor Xa inhibitor-related intracranial hemorrhage.
1017: Tips for providing effective feedback to PGY-1 residents
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1017. In this episode, I’ll discuss 10 tips for providing effective feedback to PGY-1 residents.
1016: Melatonin for Sleep Disruption in the ICU But You Pick the Dose
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1016. In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of melatonin in ICU patients.
1015: What To Do If Mannitol Extravasates
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1015. In this episode, I’ll discuss mannitol extravasation.
1014: Using Thrombin Time to Transition Patients from Dabigatran to Unfractionated Heparin
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1014. In this episode, I’ll discuss using thrombin time to transition patients from dabigatran to unfractionated heparin.
1013: A Setback For the Use of Inhaled Sedation in the ICU
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1013. In this episode, I’ll discuss inhaled sedation for ICU patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
1012: Strong evidence in support of 7 days antibiotics for gram negative bacteremia
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1012. In this episode, I’ll discuss 7 vs 14 days of antibiotic therapy for gram-negative bacteremia.
1011: High Dose Insulin For Massive Caffeine Overdose
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1011. In this episode, I’ll discuss high-dose insulin euglycemic therapy in the treatment of a patient with massive caffeine overdose.
1010: Does Dexmedetomidine Improve Vasopressor Sensitivity in Refractory Septic Shock?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1010. In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of dexmedetomidine to reduce vasopressor resistance in refractory septic shock.
1009: The Dose For Methylene Blue to Treat Acquired Methemoglobinemia
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1009. In this episode, I’ll discuss the dose of methylene blue for the treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia.
1008: Why Does This Problem With Rocuronium Keep Coming Up?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1008. In this episode, I’ll discuss the time to delivery of sedation and analgesia after RSI using rocuronium vs succinylcholine.
1007: The New SCCM Sedation Guidelines Recommend Melatonin
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1007. In this episode, I’ll discuss the SCCM’s updated guidelines on pain, agitation, delirium, immobility, and sleep and the new recommendation regarding melatonin.
1006: Any Port in a Storm (For a Little While At Least) – The Safety of Peripheral Vasopressors and Hypertonic Saline
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1006. In this episode, I’ll discuss a review article on the safety of peripheral vasopressors and hypertonic saline.
1005: Does a pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator suggest a higher or lower risk of medication-induced torsades?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1005. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether a pacemaker or implanted cardiac defibrillator (ICD) protects from medication-induced torsades.
1004: An Example of a Study Where the Forest is More Informative Than the Trees
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1004. In this episode, I’ll discuss oral sedation strategies for young patients presenting to the ED with acute severe behavioral disturbance.
1003: The 3 Types of ICU Patients and Why They Matter for Making Patient Focused Risk:Benefit Assessments
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1003. In this episode, I’ll discuss 3 types of ICU patients and why they matter for making patient-focused risk:benefit assessments.
1002: Less Opioid Consumption With Low-Dose Ketamine But at What Cost?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1002. In this episode, I’ll discuss some possible negative effects of using low-dose ketamine to achieve an opioid-sparing effect in critically ill patients.
1001: Saving Money on Oral Vancomycin Is Great For Inpatients But Can Cause Problems On Discharge
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1001. In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of compounded oral vancomycin liquid on hospital readmission for C diff infection.
1000: Should Pharmacists Be paying Attention to This Bacteremia Metric?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1000. In this episode, I’ll discuss time to positivity as a predictor of catheter-related bacteremia and mortality in adults with Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infection.
999: Is This Study a Breakthrough for Antimicrobial Stewardship?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode999. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether delayed broad-spectrum antibiotics have an impact on clinical outcomes.
998: Why the NKF Says Its OK to Use Race-Free eGFR to Make Renal Dose Adjustments
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode998. In this episode, I’ll discuss why the NKF says its OK to use race-free eGFR to make renal dose adjustments.
997: The use of methylene blue for the treatment of refractory anaphylaxis without hypotension
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode997.
996: Tisdale Risk Score For Identifying ICU Patients at Risk of QTc Prolongation
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode996. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether the Tisdale Risk Score can be used to identify ICU patients at risk of QTc prolongation.
995: Expert Recommendations For Using Dialysis to Treat Ethylene Glycol Poisoning
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode995. In this episode, I’ll discuss when dialysis is recommended to be used to treat ethylene glycol poisoning.
994: When can octreotide be discontinued in patients with variceal bleeding?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode994. In this episode, I’ll discuss when octreotide can be discontinued in patients with variceal bleeding.
993: Ketamine vs Ketorolac for Pain Management in ED Patients with Chest Trauma
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode993. In this episode, I’ll discuss ketamine vs ketorolac for pain management in ED patients with chest trauma.