Pharmacy Consult
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Episode 45- How do we treat agitation in the ER setting?
This week, we discuss which agents to use to control agitation in a few different clinical scenarios encountered in the ER.
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Episode 42- What is the most effective antiemetic in the ER setting?
What is the most effective agent for relieving nausea and vomiting in the ER? The answer may surprise you…
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Episode 39- Demystifying the “DOSE” trial
What dose of diuretics did the "DOSE" trial use in heart failure exacerbations? Was oral bioavailability taken into account?
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Episode 36- Do we have to correct hyperglycemia in the ER?
Is routine correction of hyperglycemia in the ER necessary? And if so, which agents and routes are recommended? Find out this week!
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Episode 31- Antiplatelet agents in ACS: Who rules the roost?
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the main antiplatelet agents used in the setting of ACS. Who comes out on top?
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Episode 30- How fast can we give IV magnesium?
The rate of IV magnesium administration depends on the particular indication, dose, and patient-specific factors. Tune in for more details.
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Episode 25- Procainamide for atrial fibrillation/flutter conversion
Should we be giving procainamide to patients with atrial fibrillation/ flutter in the ER setting? We discuss two clinical trials that may give us some answers.
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Episode 23- The ammonia level: what is it good for?
Should we be using ammonia levels to diagnose, determine the severity, or monitor the resolution of hepatic encephalopathy?
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Episode 22- One-time IV antibiotics prior to discharge
Is giving your patient a one-time dose of IV antibiotics prior to discharge helpful? Or are you doing more harm than good? Tune in this week to find out!
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Episode 19- Public service announcement: stop the steroid bomb!
Stop the steroid bomb! If you are giving 125 mg IV methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) to your asthma or COPD exacerbation patients, that may be too much.