Pharmacy to Dose: The Critical Care Podcast

In this conversation with Andrew Faust, PharmD, an expert in peripheral vasopressors and a clinical pharmacy specialist, listeners dive into the evolving use of IV access methods. Andrew discusses risks and complications of peripheral administration, clarifying the differences between infiltration and extravasation. He shares insights on protocol development and highlights the importance of teamwork in managing vasopressor therapy, especially in critical situations like septic shock. His research advocating for safer practices shapes the future of IV medication administration.

Trial of the Week: REDUCESpecial Guest: Jolie Gallagher, PharmD, BCCCP 03:00 – Setting the scene11:20 – REDUCE trial of the week discussion27:30 – Where are we now? Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/reduce-tow-references.pdfREDUCE trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23695200/ PharmacyToDose.Com@PharmacyToDosePharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this engaging discussion, Justin Muir, a critical care pharmacist and co-author of an insightful review article on acid-base disorders, joins Judah Brown, an emergency medicine pharmacy manager also involved in the article. They dive into the complexity of interpreting acid-base status, emphasizing the stepwise approach to arterial blood gas assessment. The duo explores the nuanced treatment of metabolic acidosis and the efficacy of buffering agents like Acetazolamide. Listeners will appreciate the mnemonics and practical insights shared, enhancing their understanding of vital clinical concepts.

Status Epilepticus: Part IISpecial Guest: Jason Vilar, PharmD, BCCCP @TheBrainPharmD 03:40 – Definitions/Terminology14:30 – Landmark status epilepticus (SE) literature21:30 – Emergent ASM SE pharmacotherapy26:00 – DDI management/TDM33:55 – Refractory status epilepticus (RSE) treatment48:15 – Medication safety considerations and weaning58:00 – EEGs for PharmD’s68:10 – Inhaled anesthetics74:30 – Studies on the horizon/take-home points Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/status-epilepticus-part-ii-references.pdf PharmacyToDose.Com@PharmacyToDosePharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Literature Review SeriesApril 2024Special Guests: Katherine Kessel, PharmDMing May Zhang, PharmD, BCPS 04:05 – RCT’s21:28 – Reviews/Prospective observational35:25 – Guidelines/Post-hoc43:00 – Retrospective/ SRMA64:54 – PharmD-featured/Sweet Emotion 2024 Award Nomination Ballot: https://forms.gle/HG1ytSHjrcRCW3SA9Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/april-2024-lrs-references.pdfPharmacyToDose.Com@PharmacyToDosePharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial of the Week: PARAMEDIC2Special Guest: Scott Benken, PharmD, MHPE, FCCP, FCCM, BCPS 06:20 – C4 conference preview 12:50 – PARAMEDIC2 trial of the week C4 conference registration link: https://c4conference.uic.edu/ Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/paramedic2-tow-references.pdf2024 Pharmacy to Dose Award nominations: https://forms.gle/BTgirsv8uoFj7Rux5 PharmacyToDose.Com@PharmacyToDosePharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Literature Review SeriesMarch 2024 02:40 – RCT’s13:20 – Prospective observational/Post-hoc20:30 – Reviews & SR/MA27:05 – Retrospective32:00 – PharmD-featured/Sweet Emotion 2024 Award nomination ballot: https://forms.gle/HG1ytSHjrcRCW3SA9Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/march-2024-lrs-references.pdf PharmacyToDose.Com@PharmacyToDosePharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Literature Review SeriesFebruary 2024Special Guests: Taylor Law, PharmDMeaghan Rettele, PharmD  08:05 – RCT’s30:00 – Prospective observational studies/Guidelines50:10 – Post-hoc/Reviews58:55 – Retrospective75:20 – PharmD-featured/Sweet emotion 2024 Award Nomination Ballot: https://forms.gle/HG1ytSHjrcRCW3SA9Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/feb-2024-lrs-references.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial of the Week: ROSESpecial Guest: Christina Rose, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM @CRosePharmD 05:40 – Pathophysiology/ACURASYS trial 13:45 – ROSE trial discussion38:40 – Current role of NMBA in ARDS Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rose-tow-references.pdf PharmacyToDose.Com@PharmacyToDosePharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HRS-AKI & TerlipressinSpecial Guest: Stephanie Bass, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCCCP 05:45 – HRS and HRS-AKI diagnosis17:00 – Albumin and volume status23:55 – Terlipressin/vasoconstrictor treatment52:00 – Medication safety considerations Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/hrsaki-terlipressin-references.pdf PharmacyToDose.Com@PharmacyToDosePharmacyToDose@Gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices