1037: Hypotension After Intubation – Is It the Sedative Dose That Matters?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1037. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether there is an association between the sedative dose and postintubation…
1036: Proof That Sodium Bicarbonate Actual Does Something Meaningful?
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1036. In this episode, I’ll discuss sodium bicarbonate to treat metabolic acidosis in ICU patients. The post…
Miami plastic surgery center suspended for inadequate drugs, BBL patient exams
“Perfection” starts the name of a Sunny Isles Beach plastic surgery center that fell short enough of its name in…
Convenience Kit Recall: Medline Industries, LP, Removes Medline Neonatal and Pediatric Kits containing Smiths Medical ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes Due to Smaller Than Expected Tube Diameter That May Cause Underventilation
Medline Neonatal and Pediatric convenience kits that include Smiths Medical ORAL/NASAL Endotracheal Tubes are used for intubation.
Blood Products Administration Set Recall: Fresenius Kabi Removes Large Volume Pump Blood Products Administration Sets due to Incorrect Assembly
Blood Products Administration Sets recalled due to incorrect assembly. Use may lead to administration of unfiltered blood or delays in…
Aspiration Catheter Recall: Q’Apel Medical, Inc. Removes Hippo 072 Aspiration System and Cheetah Delivery Tool After FDA Warning Letter About Internal Processes and Distal Tip Characteristics
The Hippo 072 Aspiration System is used to remove stroke-causing clots but there may be issues with the distal tip…
1035: Don’t Let IV Medications Shift A Patient Out of Ketosis
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1035. In this episode, I’ll discuss things a pharmacist should keep in mind when managing a patient…
Infusion Pump Recall: Zyno Medical Removes Certain Z-800 Series Infusion Pumps due to Software Issue
Infusion pumps released with incorrect software can experience unexpected performance problems, including issues with essential functions and risk measures.
Code generators need not be perfect
Le mieux est le mortel ennemi du bien. — Voltaire I’ve been working on expanding the v2tofhir code that Audacious Inquiry…
Risk of False Positive Lead Test Results with Certain Capillary Blood Collection Tubes Used with Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Testing Systems – FDA Safety Communication
FDA is alerting health care providers and lab staff of reports of false positives when using certain Micro Capillary Blood…