Linda Awdishu

Linda Awdishu, a clinical pharmacy professor specializing in renal replacement therapy, dives into the critical role of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in the ICU. She discusses groundbreaking studies like RENAL and IDEAL-ICU, revealing no mortality benefit from higher intensity CRRT and the timing for initiating therapy. Linda emphasizes the necessity for pharmacists to accurately dose antibiotics based on delivered effluent rates. The conversation also explores future research priorities, including AI guidance and improved interdisciplinary collaboration.