Adding prothrombin complex concentrates to automated dispensing cabinets in the ED with bedside preparation results in significantly faster administration times when reversing warfarin and factor Xa inhibitor associated ICH
https://t.co/gAexM7Jqis
🚑 The Pitt got so much right about the ED but is still missing a key player.
💊 Emergency medicine pharmacists are at the bedside saving lives.
📄 New in #AJEM: @HBO bring an #EMPharmD to #ThePitt!
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From #SAEMPulse: “Approximately 95 percent of individuals who report a penicillin allergy do not have an immunoglobulin E-mediated hypersensitivity and can safely tolerate penicillins."
Read More: https://t.co/LRSxOcxZyn
Morgan and Kari just presented on Moderate (5 mg/kg) vs High Dose (10 mg/kg) Phenobarbital for Prevention of Complicated Alcohol Withdrawal in the ED. What do you use in your ED, or if both what patient factors do you consider to guide your dosing chose? @SAEM_AEMP#AEMPlify
🏐Don't forget about the Dodgeball competition TONIGHT from 6-8.
💫Come out and support the #AEMP team "The Keta-Meanies!"
@MeganDibbern@MeganARech @CBthePHARMD @SAEMonline
From Pharmacology in #SAEMPulse: "Unlike the perception of merely being pill dispensers, we function as guardians of patient safety, actively preventing unnecessary medication use while prioritizing evidence-based, patient-centered care."
Read now: https://t.co/YgOOVtShU8
You're working in the ED when a 30 y.o male presents 30 minutes after envenomation to the right index finger by his pet snake (left).
He has a picture of culprit (right) , and it is definitely NOT from America.
A 🧵on U.S. exotic envenomation management.
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This systematic review included 30 studies with varied settings. Overall, pharmacist involvement is beneficial for initiating time critical meds, ⬆️med appropriateness, and ⬆️guideline adherence. It was underpowered to ID patient oriented outcomes like mortality or LOS. #EMRx
A 29 yo F with a BMI of 26.5 started tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight loss and within a month was hospitalized for starvation ketoacidosis
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Dexmedetomidine or propofol in combination with ketamine reduced the need for rescue agents in procedural sedation. Dexmedetomidine may mitigate the CV effects of ketamine. Overall, "ketodex" and "ketofol" both appeared to safe and effective combinations. #EMRx#TwitterRx
⏰📅🚑Mark your calendars for our November JC next Monday Nov 6th from 1-2 EST. Coming up this week: Dexmedetomidine v propofol in combo w/ ketamine for procedural sedation AND high dose cryoprecipitate for trauma! Sign up at the link below! https://t.co/PxXv54pYQt
@UnivHealthSA is looking for an EM pharmacist to join our team!!
7 on/off - overnight
Level 1 trauma center (adult and pediatric)
Comprehensive stroke center
Chest Pain Center
Residency program @UHPharmRes
And much more!
DM me if interested.
Congratulations to our PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Barbies Dr. Morgan Kimball and Dr. Megan Dibbern on kicking off our CE presentations right with their CE on amiodarone versus lidocaine for ACLS! #ACLS#Barbie