Special guest Anthony Hawkins, PharmD, FCCM, BCCCP recaps the 2024 SCCM Congress discussing highlights such as Phoenix, session highlights, exhibit hall review, PharmD award winners, and more. Funny observations, pizza at Pizza Bianco, challenges with technology, and pharmacist involvement in critical care medicine are also discussed.
The importance of using multimodal vasopressors in optimizing patient care was emphasized during the congress, including the role of vasopressin, peripheral vasopressors, and beta blockers in sepsis and shock management.
Understanding the different salt forms of norepinephrine and their impact on compatibility and medication administration was highlighted as significant for optimizing patient care and shock management.
The congress celebrated the exceptional achievements of pharmacists in critical care medicine, recognizing distinguished service award recipients and the first physician assistant to achieve master status in critical care medicine.
Deep dives
Multimodal Vasopressors: A Highlighted Theme
One of the highlighted themes in the congress was the use of multimodal vasopressors. Speakers discussed the importance of using a combination of vasopressors to optimize patient care. This included exploring the role of vasopressin, peripheral vasopressors, and beta blockers in sepsis and shock management. The sessions provided valuable insights into evolving evidence and emerging concepts surrounding vasopressor administration.
The Significance of Salt Formulations in Norepinephrine
A thought-provoking session focused on the significance of salt formulations in norepinephrine. The speakers emphasized the importance of understanding the different salt forms of norepinephrine and their impact on compatibility and the addition of adjunct agents in shock management. This session highlighted the need for awareness and knowledge of the various salt forms to optimize patient care and medication administration.
The Celebration of Pharmacist Achievements
The congress celebrated the outstanding achievements of pharmacists in critical care medicine. The event recognized numerous distinguished service award recipients, including Martin Olinger, Bill Dagger, and Sandy Cane Gill. Excitingly, there was an impressive number of pharmacist inductees into the American College of Critical Care Medicine, representing 34% of the total inductees. Notably, Rob Grab, a physician assistant, became the first PA to achieve master status in critical care medicine. The event showcased the remarkable contributions of pharmacists and their significant impact on patient care.
Challenges with the Pre-Congress Setup
The podcast discusses the challenges faced during the pre-congress setup, such as long lines and lack of amenities like Wi-Fi and TV. The Zoom link for the event relied on someone's cell phone internet, causing potential connectivity issues. Additionally, the lack of bartenders and other staffing problems created further inconvenience. Despite the challenges, individuals like Megan Rek stepped in to resolve issues and salvage the situation.
Insights on Outfits and Session Titles
The podcast highlights interesting aspects of the conference, including Brian Gilbert's unique outfit choice of Florida State overalls. The hosts also discuss their favorite and memorable session titles, such as 'Deadly Fungus, Not the Last of Us' and 'New Drug, Who's Toxic?' They also joke about questionable outfits at conferences, particularly mentioning their aversion to seeing individuals in scrubs outside of the exhibit hall. Overall, the hosts express their enjoyment of the conference, the connections made with colleagues, and the plans for future events.
Special Guest: Anthony Hawkins, PharmD, FCCM, BCCCP
Conference correspondent Anthony Hawkins returns to recap all the happenings from the 2024 SCCM Congress. We review Phoenix, likes and dislikes from the Convention Center, session highlights, exhibit hall review, favorite session titles, PharmD award winners, and much, more.
