Pharmacy to Dose: The Critical Care Podcast

Joining are Natalie Pettit, an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at the University of Chicago Medicine, and Paige Hanke, a Pharmacist at Detroit Receiving Hospital. They dive into naloxone-induced pulmonary edema and its complexities in emergency care. Natalie details a critical case showcasing the risks involved with naloxone treatment. Paige introduces lipid rescue therapy as a lifesaving option for drug toxicity, discussing its history, clinical applications, and the importance of proper dosing strategies in acute situations.

Caylee Brown, a PGY2 emergency medicine pharmacy resident at Mission Hospital, and Christine Hancock, also a PGY2 resident at the University of Michigan Health, dive into life-saving clinical strategies. They explore the intricacies of managing Sympathetic Crashing Acute Pulmonary Edema, emphasizing the crucial role of high-dose nitroglycerin. Christine shares insights on frostbite treatment, discussing advanced options like thrombolytics and the importance of ongoing research. Their blend of emergency medicine expertise and practical advice makes for an engaging and informative conversation.

Dixie Pyles, a PGY2 critical care pharmacy resident specializing in neurology, and Nick Kim, an emergency pharmacist and PGY2 resident, dive into the complexities of managing ARDS. They discuss the critical role of corticosteroids, exploring dosing strategies and the importance of timing in administration. Nick sheds light on the use of inhaled prostacyclins, highlighting their potential benefits in treatment. Together, they emphasize evidence-based practices and the evolving definitions of ARDS to enhance patient outcomes.

N-Acetylcysteine Clinical Pearls   02:04 – N-Acetylcysteine in Acute Liver Failure with Meg Smith, PharmD 22:10 – Alternate N-Acetylcysteine Dosing Strategies in Acetaminophen Toxicity with Tanner Smith, PharmD   Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nac-clinical-pearls-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose PharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 Critical Care Trials March Madness Eras Bracket Recap& Final Four Preview  Featuring Bracketologists: Trisha Branan, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCMRob Maclaren, BSc, PharmD, MPH, MCCM, FCCPNick Servati, PharmD, BCCPClay Small, PharmD, BCCCP I’m joined by the 4 Bracketologists for the 2025 Critical Care Trials Eras Bracket to recap what happened in the first four rounds and preview the Final Four. Who was the most accurate? Best prediction? Worst prediction? Toughest region? Did the listeners get it wrong? And so much more! 2025 Final Four Ballot: https://forms.gle/A7XFTTeCGgxdjwc9A PubMed links for all 68 Critical Care March Madness trials: https://pharmacytodose.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/68-trials-in-2025-march-madness-bracket-with-pubmed-links.pdf  PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose PharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NSU Critical Care Symposium Recap & Bonus Discussion on March Madness Bracket  04:45 – “From Scan to Script: How Imaging Drives Pharmacologic Decisions in Neurocritical Care” ft. Nina Massad, MD 10:50 – “Mechanical Ventilation for Pharmacists: Optimzing Care, One Breath at a Time” ft. Deontae Johnson, PharmD, RRT, BCPS, BCCCP 18:30 – “Glycemic Control for Critically Ill Children and Adults Remains Important: Guideline Update” ft. Judi Jacobi, PharmD, FCCP, MCCM, BCCCP 32:40 – “Guideline Updates: Rapid Sequence Intubation” ft. Kelly McKinley 41:45 – “Periprocedural Management” ft. Rachel Wolfe, PharmD, MHA, BCCCP, FCCP 54:15 – Conference Recap with NSU Critical Care Symposium Co-Chairs: Karen Berger, PharmD, FASHP, FCCM, BCPS, BCCCP & Melissa Santibañez, PharmD, FCCM, BCCCP 64:45 – First Round Recap/Second Round Preview 2025 CriticalCare Trials March Madness: Eras Bracket 2025 March Madness 2nd Round Voting: https://forms.gle/5AmRmE9n5CRMG5aRA PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose PharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 Critical Care Trials March Madness Eras Bracket Preview: Part II 2010’s & 2020’s Regions Featuring Bracketologists: Nick Servati, PharmD, BCCP & Clay Small, PharmD, BCCCP 02:40 – 2010’s Region breakdown59:40 – 2020’s Region breakdown 2025 March Madness Bracket & Voting Ballot: https://pharmacytodose.com/2025/03/17/2025-march-madness-bracket-critical-care-trials-eras-version/ PubMed links for all 68 Critical Care March Madness trials: https://pharmacytodose.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/68-trials-in-2025-march-madness-bracket-with-pubmed-links.pdf PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose PharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 Critical Care Trials March Madness Eras Bracket Preview: Part I 1900’s & 2000’s Regions Featuring Bracketologists: Trisha Branan, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM &Rob Maclaren, BSc, PharmD, MPH, MCCM, FCCP 04:00 – 1900’s Region breakdown37:00 – 2000’s Region breakdown 2025 March Madness Bracket & Voting Ballot: https://pharmacytodose.com/2025/03/17/2025-march-madness-bracket-critical-care-trials-eras-version/ PubMed links for all trials in the 2025 Eras bracket: https://pharmacytodose.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/68-trials-in-2025-march-madness-bracket-with-pubmed-links.pdf PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose PharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 SCCM Congress PharmD Research Highlights Plus NSUCritical Care Symposium Spotlight 03:20 – Focus on NSU Critical Care Symposium with co-chairs KarenBerger, PharmD, FASHP, FCCM, BCPS, BCCCP & Melissa Santibañez, PharmD,FCCM, BCCCP Symposium Registration: https://www.nova.edu/webforms/pharmacy/inaugural-critical-care-symposium/index.html 17:00 – “Buprenorphine Microinduction vs. Methadone forOpioid Weaning in Ventilated Critically Ill Patients” ft. Krista Wahby, PharmD,BCCCP 26:40 – “The Impact of Extending Beta-Lactam Infusions onIntravenous Access Requirements” ft. Kirstin Kooda, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS, BCIDP,FCCM 34:10 – “Safety of Intravenous Push Administration ofHigh-Dose Levetiracetam” ft. May Zhang, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP 41:20 – “Effect of Discordance Between Cystatin C and SerumCreatinine-Based GFRs on Medications in the ICU” ft. Abigail Cochran, PharmD 48:55 – “Safety Evaluation of Thiamine 500mg IntravenousPush Administration Among Critically Ill Patients” ft. Victoria Harmon, PharmD 56:20 – “Evaluation of Efficacy of Levocarnitine forPropofol-induced Hypertriglyceridemia” ft. Sylvia Karpio, PharmD 64:55 – “Implementing a Cardiopulmonary Bypass VasoplegiaProtocol: A Step-Wise Approach with Angiotensin II” ft. Ryan Rivosecchi,PharmD, BCCCP More info on research highlighted: https://pharmacytodose.com/2025/03/13/2025-sccm-congress-pharmd-research-highlights/  PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose PharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 SCCM Congress RecapSpecial Guests: Brian Gilbert, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, FCCM, FNCSAndy Webb, PharmD, BCCCP Full review of the 2025 SCCM Congress in Orlando, FL discussing things such as the convention center, Select Lounge, clinical sessions, lobby bar review, Disney highlights, looking to next year, & so much more. 2025 SCCM Congress: https://sccm.org/annual-congress/critical-care-conference PharmacyToDose.Com@PharmacyToDosePharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices