The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast

1134: IVP Cefepime Pharmacokinetics in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis Are Highly Variable

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1134 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of IV pu...

1133: Can fondaparinux be useful in critically ill patients with severe renal dysfunction?

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1133 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about using fondaparinux in critically ill patients with severe r...

1132: Beware ketamine infusions in your transplant patients

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1132 In this episode, I’ll discuss a case report of the effects of ketamine on the clearance of tacrolimus ...

1131: Effects of obesity on SC and IM medication administration

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1131 In this episode, I’ll discuss how obesity affects SC and IM medication administration.

1130: A study that proves what we’ve always felt about adenosine 6 vs 12mg for SVT

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1130 In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of an initial 6 mg vs 12 mg dose of adenosine for supraventricular t...

1129: Do we need to worry about torsades from low-dose ondansetron in peri-operative patients?

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1129 In this episode, I’ll discuss the incidence of torsades from low-dose ondansetron in perioperative pat...

1128: What is the best vasopressor to use in post-resuscitation shock?

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1128 In this episode, I’ll discuss what vasopressor to use in post-resuscitation shock.

1127: Oxacillin seems safer than nafcillin (retrospective data)

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1127 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about the incidence of acute kidney injury with the use of nafcil...

1126: How well does nebulized ketamine work for pain compared with IV?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1126 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about nebulized vs IV ketamine for analgesia in the ED.

1126: Does nebulized ketamine work for pain as well as IV?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1126 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about nebulized vs IV ketamine for analgesia in the ED.

1125: What are the risk factors for serious and general opioid-related adverse drug events?

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1125 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about risk factors for serious and general opioid-related adv...

1124: Get ready for patients to come into the ED with vasopressors already infusing

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1124 In this episode, I’ll discuss prehospital administration of epinephrine and norepinephrine infusions.

1123: What blood gas parameters indicate possible methemoglobinemia?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1123 In this episode, I’ll discuss what blood gas parameters can make you suspect methemoglobinemia.

1122: Well isn’t that convenient? (Sodium bicarb for severe hyponatremia)

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1121 In this episode, I’ll discuss using sodium bicarbonate instead of hypertonic saline to treat severe hy...

1121: What if it is just the depth of sedation, not the choice of sedative that causes delirium?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1121 In this episode, I’ll discuss what if it is not the sedative class that causes delirium – just t...

1120: Here is something to prioritize for ED patients with Parkinson’s

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1120 In this episode, I’ll discuss the importance of timely ordering and administration of antiparkinsonian med...

1119: The problem with hypo-osmolar solutions in neurological patients

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1119 In this episode, I’ll discuss the problem with hypo-osmolar solutions in neurological patients.

1118: These two sepsis guideline updates will need hospital pharmacists to help implement

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1118 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact two new recommendations in the Surviving Sepsis guidelines on hos...

1117: What is the impact of achieving an aggressive PK/PD target for beta-lactams in critically ill patients?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1117 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of achieving an aggressive PK/PD target for beta-lactams in criti...

1116: If the lab can keep secrets from others, maybe the pharmacy should too?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1116 In this episode, I’ll discuss suppressing unnecessary allergy alerts for beta-lactams with dissimilar side...

1115: The extremely rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1115 In this episode, I’ll discuss the rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated.

1114: Saving $$$ With Oral Phosphate Replacement Instead of IV For Critically Ill Patients With Mild to Moderate Hypophosphatemia

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1114 In this episode, I’ll discuss oral vs IV phosphate replacement for critically ill patients with mild to mo...

1113: Ceftriaxone to Prevent Pneumonia After Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1113 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of ceftriaxone on the development of pneumonia and noninfectious ...

1112: The Safety and Efficacy of Spraying Stuff Into the Lungs to Prevent Bleeding

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1112 In this episode, I’ll discuss endobronchial instillation of epinephrine, cold saline, and saline to pr...

1111: How to judge whether a journal is reputable?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1111 In this episode, I’ll discuss how to judge whether a journal is reputable.

1110: Is it time to rethink oral beta-lactams for some complicated UTI cases?

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1110 In this episode, I’ll discuss oral beta-lactams for complicated UTIs.

1109: Is Days of Antibiotic Spectrum Coverage a Better metric for Antibiotic Stewardship?

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1109 In this episode, I’ll discuss a novel metric for antibiotic stewardship.

1108: If Your Hospital Does Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, Keep In Mind This Interaction With Enoxaparin

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1108 In this episode, I’ll discuss the effects of therapeutic plasma exchange on enoxaparin half-life.

1107: What Makes a Critical Care Pharmacist Take Action – Patient Acuity or Medication Regimen Complexity?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1107 In this episode, I’ll discuss what predicts critical care pharmacist intervention – patient acuity or me...

1106: New AHA Stroke Guideline Contraindications to Thrombolytics

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1106 In this episode, I’ll discuss the 2026 AHA Stroke Guideline changes to how contraindications to thrombolyt...

1105: Does it Matter if You Give Vancomycin Before the Beta-Lactam?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1105 In this episode, I’ll discuss which antibiotic should be given first in sepsis – the beta-lactam...

1104: Does Taking Beta-Blockers Mean Increased Doses of Epinephrine are Required for Anaphylaxis Treatment?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1104 In this episode, I’ll discuss whether patients taking beta-blockers require increased doses of epinephrine...

1103: These Antibiotics Are Really Getting Under My Skin! (Subcutaneous Antibiotics?!)

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1103 In this episode, I’ll discuss the use of subcutaneous antibiotics.

1102: At this single center, linezolid plus serotonergic agents was judged to be likely safe

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1102 In this episode, I’ll discuss linezolid-associated serotonin toxicity in patients receiving linezolid ...

1101: Inpatient Pharmacist Burnout: How many learners is too many?

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1101 In this episode, I’ll discuss the association between number of learners trained per year and rates of...

1100: Safety of Tenecteplase in Patients With Stroke Mimics

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1100 In this episode, I’ll discuss the safety of tenecteplase in patients with stroke mimics.

1099: Glucocorticoids Have No Role Reversing the Acute Symptoms of Anaphylaxis. Here’s Why:

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1099 In this episode, I’ll discuss why glucocorticoids have no role in reversing the acute symptoms of anaphyla...

1098: Pharmacists Should Know When Electricity is Better Than Epinephrine

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1098 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of giving epinephrine before defibrillation to in-hospital ca...

1097: Do All ICU Patients Receiving Antipsychotics for Delirium Need QTc Monitoring?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1097 In this episode, I’ll discuss whether ICU patients benefit from daily QTc interval monitoring during antip...

1096: Why is glucagon not given a strong recommendation to treat beta blocker or calcium channel blocker poisoning?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1096 In this episode, I’ll discuss why glucagon is not given a strong recommendation in the AHA guidelines for ...

1095: Does Routine Magnesium Supplementation in ICU Patients Reduce Tachyarrhythmias?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1095 In this episode, I’ll discuss whether routine magnesium supplementation of ICU patients reduces tachya...

1094: Keep This Trick Up Your Sleeve For Intrathecal Baclofen Withdrawal

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1094 In this episode, I’ll discuss a case report on the management of intrathecal baclofen withdrawal.

e1094: Keep This Trick Up Your Sleeve For Intrathecal Baclofen Withdrawal

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1094 In this episode, I’ll discuss a case report on the management of intrathecal baclofen withdrawal.

1093: If You Like Half-Dose Alteplase for PE, Here is the Study You’ve Always Wanted

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1093 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article comparing half-dose to full-dose alteplase for pulmonary embo...

1092: Should hot or cold compresses be used to treat extravasation?

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1092 In this episode, I’ll discuss when to use a cold or warm compress to treat extravasation.

1091: What is iatrogenic hyperchloremia and what is so bad about it?

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1091 In this episode, I’ll discuss iatrogenic hyperchloremia.

1090: Potential reasons for an unexpected positive urine barbituate screen

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1090 In this episode, I’ll discuss potential reasons for an unexpected positive urine barbiturate screen.

1089: More support for the IDSA’s position on the CAP guidelines

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1089 In this episode, I’ll discuss a study that addresses the controversy over giving patients with viral infec...

1088: All My Antibiotics: The CAP Guideline Drama

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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1087: Make sure newbie hospital pharmacists (and students) know this about vancomycin by multiple routes of administration

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1087. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether it is ever appropriate for a patient to be on vancomycin by more th...

e1086: Having trouble getting IV levetiracetam approved? Try this study…

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1086. In this episode, I’ll discuss the efficacy of IV push levetiracetam over slow IV infusions.

1085: Do Neurologically Intact Patients With Traumatic ICH on Anticoagulants Need to be Reversed?

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1085. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether the reversal of anticoagulants is necessary for neurologically inta...

1084: What patient phenotypes are most affected by delays in antibiotic therapy?

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1084. In this episode, I’ll discuss what phenotype of patients are most affected by delays in antibiotic therap...

1083: Takeaways for the pharmacist on best practices in airway management in critically ill adults

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1083. In this episode, I’ll discuss best practices in airway management in critically ill adults.

1082: Can the insulin dose for hyperkalemia be 5 units in overweight patients too?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1082. In this episode, I’ll discuss the dose of insulin to treat hyperkalemia.

1081: Just Because We Can Doesn’t Mean We Should: Anti-Xa Monitoring In VTE Prophylaxis

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1081. In this episode, I’ll discuss anti-Xa monitoring of enoxaparin in VTE prophylaxis.

1080: Gabapentin for alcohol withdrawal reduces benzo use but does it matter?

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1080. In this episode, I’ll discuss using gabapentin to reduce benzodiazepine use in patients hospitalized with...

1079: Time to rethink the conversion of oral methadone to IV?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1079. In this episode, I’ll discuss the bioavailability of methadone.

1078: Here Is How You Can Predict Hypotension From Propofol

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1078. In this episode, I’ll discuss the prediction of hypotension from propofol when used as an ICU sedative.

1077: Sedation and Analgesia Statements From the AHA/NCS Scientific Statement on Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1077. In this episode, I’ll discuss the AHA/NCS scientific statement on critical care management of patients af...

1076: Five changes to the ACLS guidelines that hospital pharmacists should know about

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1076. In this episode, I’ll discuss 5 changes to the ACLS guidelines that hospital pharmacists should know abou...

1075: The Safety of Diuretics to Reduce Fluid Balance in Critically Ill Patients

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1075. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether diuretics are safe for reducing fluid balance in critically ill pat...

1074: Data supporting cefazolin in MSSA bacteremia was weak (until now)

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1074. In this episode, I’ll discuss the evidence supporting using cefazolin for MSSA bacteremia.

1073: How an ED or ICU pharmacist can help prevent awareness with paralysis

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1073. In this episode, I’ll discuss 5 steps an ED or ICU pharmacist can take to prevent awareness with paralysi...

1072: Which is the greater risk – osmotic demyelination or cerebral edema?

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1072. In this episode, I’ll discuss the balance between the risk of cerebral edema from severe hyponatremia...

1071: Can a nasal MRSA screen be useful for choosing antibiotics in critically ill patients with an intra abdominal infection?

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1071. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether a nasal MRSA screen is useful for choosing antibiotics in criticall...

1070: Another Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal Study That Completely Misses the Point

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1070. In this episode, I’ll discuss respiratory depression from phenobarbital when used for alcohol withdra...

1069: How ED Pharmacist Intervention Can Double Antibiotic-Free Days

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1069. In this episode, I’ll discuss a pharmacist-driven deprescribing protocol for negative urine and sexua...

1068: Which Is Better to Treat Diabetic Ketoacidosis – A One or Two Bag Method?

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1068. In this episode, I’ll discuss using one vs two bag protocols for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis.

1067: The IDSA’s 4 Step Approach to Choosing Empiric Therapy to Treat Complicated UTI

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1067. In this episode, I’ll discuss recent guidelines about complicated UTI treatment.

1066: Can Empiric Posaconazole Prevent Influenza-Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis?

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1066. In this episode, I’ll discuss empiric posaconazole to prevent influenza-associated pulmonary aspergillosi...

1065: Do Inhaled Antibiotics Prevent VAP?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1065. In this episode, I’ll discuss inhaled antibiotics to prevent VAP.

1064: Pharmacist’s Letter Fills the Gap Left by ISMP with a Do Not Crush List

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1064. In this episode, I’ll discuss “Do Not Crush” medication lists.

1063: Should you worry about hypotension when giving IV furosemide for acute decompsensated heart failure?

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1063. In this episode, I’ll discuss the risk of hypotension when giving IV furosemide for acute decompensated h...

1062: Hemodynamic changes after using a dexmedetomidine loading dose in ED patients

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1062. In this episode, I’ll discuss hemodynamic changes after using a dexmedetomidine loading dose in ED pa...

1061: Beware of the Diluent! A Case Report of Seizure From Esmolol In Sterile Water

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1061. In this episode, I’ll discuss a case report of seizures precipitated by esmolol in sterile water form...

1060: Aiming for high-normal potassium to reduce VTach in patients with an ICD

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1060. In this episode, I’ll discuss aiming for high-normal potassium to reduce sustained ventricular tachycardi...

1059: Three Important Parts of the SCCM Rapid Sequence Intubation Guidelines

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1059. In this episode, I’ll discuss the SCCM Rapid Sequence Intubation Guidelines.

1058: ESICM guideline on fluid therapy in adult critically ill patients: Part 3—fluid removal at de-escalation phase

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1058. In this episode, I’ll discuss recent guidelines about fluid removal in critically ill patients.

1057: How low can the dose of ketamine for analgesia in the ED go?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1057. In this episode, I’ll discuss two doses of ketamine for analgesia in the ED.

1056: Rapid administration of antiseizure medications

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1056. In this episode, I’ll discuss the rapid administration of antiseizure medications.

1055: Effect of phenylephrine push prior to continuous infusion norepinephrine in patients with septic shock

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1055. In this episode, I’ll discuss the effect of phenylephrine push prior to continuous infusion norepinep...

1054: What is the optimal meropenem and piperacillin/tazobactam dosing regimen for critically ill patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1054. In this episode, I’ll discuss the optimal dosing regimen for meropenem and piperacillin/tazobactam in cri...

1053: The Sicker the Patient, the Worse Dexmedetomidine Performs?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1053. In this episode, I’ll discuss predicting the chance of successful sedation and the development of hyp...

1052: The Best and the Worst Antiemetics in the ED

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1052. In this episode, I’ll discuss the most effective and safest therapies for nausea/emesis in adult pati...

1051: A Pharmacy-Driven Rapid Bacteremia Response Program

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1051. In this episode, I’ll discuss a pharmacy-driven rapid bacteremia response program.

1050: Tranexamic Acid Might Need to be Given Sooner Than Once Thought to Help Trauma Patients

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1050. In this episode, I’ll discuss tranexamic acid’s effects on mortality for trauma patients based on time ...

1049: If you can get your lab to do this with urine cultures you’ll use fewer antibiotics

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1049. In this episode, I’ll discuss conditional reflex urine culturing for antibiotic stewardship.

1048: How often do opioid overdose patients also have benzodiazepine co-exposure?

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1048. In this episode, I’ll discuss how often opioid overdose patients also have a benzodiazepine co-exposure.

1047: A Case of Massive Enoxaparin Overdose

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1047. In this episode, I’ll discuss a case report of enoxaparin overdose.

1046: PPI Stewardship Is Especially Important In Patients With CKD

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1046. In this episode, I’ll discuss the association of long-term proton pump inhibitor use with adverse events ...

1045: Think Cefepime Has a Mortality Benefit Over Pip-Taz? Not So Fast Say These Authors…

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1045. In this episode, I’ll discuss possible design flaws in a recent study that suggested cefepime has a morta...

1044: Converting inpatients from insulin glargine 300 units/mL to insulin detemir 100 units/mL without causing hypoglycemia

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1044. In this episode, I’ll discuss converting inpatients from insulin glargine 300 units/mL to insulin detemir...

1043: Three risk factors for not attaining target beta-lactam levels in ICU patients

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1043. In this episode, I’ll discuss the risk factors for not attaining target beta-lactam levels in ICU patient...

1042: Early Norepinephrine Use in Septic Shock is Associated with Reduced Mortality

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1042. In this episode, I’ll discuss early vs delayed norepinephrine use in patients with septic shock.

Episode 1041: Predicting Which Overdose Patients With Prolonged QTc Will Have Ventricular Dysrhythmia

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1041. In this episode, I’ll discuss which overdose patients with prolonged QTc are most likely to experience ve...

1040 (fixed): Every Hospital Pharmacist Should Know About This Rare Disease Resource

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1040. In this episode, I’ll discuss a resource for taking care of patients with a rare disease.

1039: What Potassium Levels Are Associated With In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest?

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1039. In this episode, I’ll discuss hyper and hypokalemia thresholds that are associated with in-hospital cardi...

1038: The Case of the Transdermal Antidote

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1038. In this episode, I’ll discuss treating diphenhydramine overdose in the absence of physostigmine.

1037: Hypotension After Intubation – Is It the Sedative Dose That Matters?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1037. In this episode, I’ll discuss whether there is an association between the sedative dose and postintubatio...