Episode 193: Allometric vancomycin dosing, how long to give steroids be given for severe alcoholic hepatitis, and an allometric vancomycin dosing calculator
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode193. In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about allometric dosing of vancomycin. 2. Answer the drug information question “How long should steroids be given for severe alcoholic hepatitis?" 3. Share a resourc
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Episode 111: PPIs increase the risk and severity of hospital-acquired CDiff, will IV lipids work for liposomal bupivacaine toxicity, and a resource to polish up your CV
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode 111 In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about the risk and severity of Clostridium difficile Infection with PPIs. 2. Answer the drug information question “Will IV fat emulsion work for cardiac toxicity c
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Episode 110 Treatment of Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci Infection.mp3
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode110 In this episode I'll discuss the treatment of coagulase-negative staphylococci infection.
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Episode 109: Should high dose heparin be used to prevent VTE in obese patients, do the new quinolone warnings affect ICU patients, and a resource to help apply the new sepsis definitions
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode109 In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using high dose heparin for VTE prophylaxis in obese patients. 2. Answer the drug information question “Do the new FDA quinolone warnings for mild infections
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Episode 108: Treatment of Drug-Induced Torsades
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode108 In this episode, I’ll discuss the treatment of drug-induced Torsades. When responding to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies, take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible
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Episode 107: Banana Bags in ICU Patients, Should Pharmacists Program And Start IV Pumps, and DailyMed
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode107 In this episode, I'll: 1. Discuss an article about the use of banana bags in ICU patients. 2. Answer the drug information question "If a pharmacist programs an IV pump for infusion, does that count as administrati
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Episode 106: How Pharmacists Can Improve Their Working Relationships With Physicians
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode106 IIn this episode I'll discuss how pharmacists can improve their working relationships with physicians. Thank you so much for helping to make my book A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies the #1
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Episode 105: Voriconazole therapeutic monitoring, how long to continue CPR after IV push alteplase, and a free 30 day trial to Pharmacist?s Letter
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode105 In this episode I'll: 1. Discuss an article about therapeutic drug monitoring of voriconazole. 2. Answer the drug information question "When alteplase is given for massive PE in a patient undergoing cardiopulmonar
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Episode 104: Updated IDSA HAP / VAP Guidelines
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode104 I’ve ordered the proof copy for my book, A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies and I look forward to hitting the final publish button very soon! To see the cover you can go to: clinicalpharmac
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Episode 103: Epinephrine increases mortality in septic shock, phenytoin induced hypothermia, and two pharmacology refresher resources
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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode103 In this episode I'll: 1. Discuss an article about increased mortality from epinephrine in cardiogenic shock. 2. Answer the drug information question "Can phenytoin cause hypothermia" 3. Share two resources for st
info_outlineShow notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode15 If one of us is not already at the bedside, pharmacists at my institution are frequently called by critical care providers to assist with intubation procedures in critically ill patients. This episode will provide