1013: A Setback For the Use of Inhaled Sedation in the ICU
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1013. In this episode, I’ll discuss inhaled sedation for ICU patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. The…
Pulse Oximeter Basics
A pulse oximeter, or pulse ox, is a device that estimates the amount of oxygen in the blood. Here’s what…
1012: Strong evidence in support of 7 days antibiotics for gram negative bacteremia
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1012. In this episode, I’ll discuss 7 vs 14 days of antibiotic therapy for gram-negative bacteremia. The…
1011: High Dose Insulin For Massive Caffeine Overdose
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1011. In this episode, I’ll discuss high-dose insulin euglycemic therapy in the treatment of a patient with…
Paws Off Xylitol; It’s Dangerous for Dogs
Sugarless gum may contain xylitol, a class of sweetener known as sugar alcohol. Xylitol is present in many products and…
1010: Does Dexmedetomidine Improve Vasopressor Sensitivity in Refractory Septic Shock?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1010. In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of dexmedetomidine to reduce vasopressor resistance in refractory septic…
1009: The Dose For Methylene Blue to Treat Acquired Methemoglobinemia
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1009. In this episode, I’ll discuss the dose of methylene blue for the treatment of acquired methemoglobinemia.…
Allergy Relief for Your Child
When a child’s sniffles and sneezes won’t go away for weeks, the cause might be allergies. The FDA regulates prescription…
1008: Why Does This Problem With Rocuronium Keep Coming Up?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1008. In this episode, I’ll discuss the time to delivery of sedation and analgesia after RSI using…
Your Animal Is Sick. Was It Something They Ate? Vet-LIRN May Be Able to Help
The FDA investigates foodborne illnesses for human foods and animal foods. FDA’s Vet-LIRN program can help your vet determine if…