Skip the Antibacterial Soap; Use Plain Soap and Water
There isn’t sufficient evidence to show that OTC antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap…
Know When and How to Use Antibiotics, and When to Skip Them
Antibiotics are powerful medications that save countless lives every day. But they’re not the answer for every illness. Antibiotics treat…
Know Your Treatment Options for COVID-19
Patients today have several treatment options to prevent hospitalization and other serious complications of COVID-19. The FDA has approved drug…
Avoid Queso Fresco-Type Cheeses if You’re in High-Risk Groups
The FDA recommends pregnant people, adults over age 65, and people with weakened immune systems avoid queso fresco-type cheeses to…
993: Ketamine vs Ketorolac for Pain Management in ED Patients with Chest Trauma
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode993. In this episode, I’ll discuss ketamine vs ketorolac for pain management in ED patients with chest…
992: Should A C Diff Test Be Auto-Canceled With Recent Laxative Use?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode992. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether recent laxative use should preclude testing for C diff. The…
991: What Dose of Steroids Prevents Post-Extubation Stridor and Re-Intubation?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode991. In this episode, I’ll discuss what dose of steroids can prevent post-extubation stridor. The post 991:…
990: Lowest Effective Dose of Haloperidol for Agitation in Elderly Patients
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode990. In this episode, I’ll discuss the lowest effective dose of IV or IM haloperidol for elderly…
979: Does aspiration pneumonia require different antibiotics than community acquired pneumonia? – Pharmacy Joe –
Easily remember spectrum of activity with my free visual critical care antibiotic guide: Pharmacy Joe Critical Care and Hospital Pharmacy…