Trial of the Week: Ketamine for EM Agitation

Literature Review Series 2023 Year-In-Review Special Guests: Jacquelyn Crawford, PharmD @jacuronium Kathleen Hartman, PharmD @HartKate8   04:30 – Neurology 11:05 – Cardiology 18:50 – Cardiac Arrest 26:30 – Pulmonary 35:00 – Sepsis 44:05 – Endocrine/Renal 52:30 – Trauma 61:05 – Infectious Diseases   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/yir-2023-lrs-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial of the Week: Ketamine for EM Agitation Special Guest: Justin Lin, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP @jjlinpharmd   Justin Lin joins to review the May Trial of the Week “Efficacy of ketamine for initial control of acute agitation in the emergency department: a randomized study” published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine in 2021. We set the scene by discussing how this research idea started, review the classic agitation presentation at his institution, and highlight evidence comparing pharmacotherapy treatment options prior to this study. Then we dive into the Trial of the Week, discussing the study design and results. What was the biggest pushback from providers or the IRB? Any unique education strategies? Would results stay the same with increased IV push administration? What would the comparator arm be if this study was replicated today? Plus, the most challenging part of this project, Justin’s favorite agent, and so much more.   Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ketamine-for-em-agitation-trial-of-the-week-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanford Guide Q&A Special Guest: Doug Black, PharmD   04:40 – Doug’s background/Sanford guide introduction 14:20 – Print v. digital guide/included content 34:35 – Tables/tools highlights 41:55 – Doug’s favorites/conclusions   Sanford Guide Website: https://web.sanfordguide.com/   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Code ICH Special Guest: Gabe Fontaine, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCCCP, FNCS, FCCM @gabe_fontaine   04:00 – Code ICH and history of ICU bundled care 15:15 – BP control 22:50 – Hemostasis 33:15 – Challenges & future directions   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/code-ich-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial of the Week: MENDS2 Special Guest: John Devlin, PharmD, BCCCP, MCCM, FCCP @devlinpharmd   03:20 – PADIS background and research introduction 35:25 – MENDS2 discussion   John Devlin joins to review the May Trial of the Week “Dexmedetomidine or Propofol for Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Adults with Sepsis” the MENDS2 study, published in NEJM in 2021. We set the scene by discussing how John developed an interest with PADIS research, discussing PK/PD sedative properties and considerations, landmark trials prior to MENDS2, and how much background work is required for a large RCT. Then we dive into the MENDS2 trial itself. Any significant findings? Biggest methodologic differences from MENDS2 and previous studies? Most challenging process of blinding? Any potential safety concerns? How to avoid unblinding study patients (and why that’s so important)? Plus, trial fun facts, seeing your name in a NEJM research article, applying MENDS2 findings into daily practice, and so much more.   Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mends2-trial-of-the-week-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapid Reaction: ANNEXA-I   02:35 – Study design/results 18:30 – Considerations/questions   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/annexa-i-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial of the Week: DESIRE & In-Flight Medical Emergencies References Special Guests: Jim Miller, PharmD, BCCCP @millerjtm Michael Liu, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, BCNSP, BCPS   04:05 – DESIRE trial 31:15 – In-flight medical emergencies   The episode starts off with special guest, Jim Miller, helping review the DESIRE study as a Trial of the Week. We set the scene reviewing dexmedetomidine pharmacokinetic advantages and landmark dexmedetomidine research. Then we highlight the DESIRE trial itself discussing the study methodology and results. What was considered usual care with regards to sedation? What is the external validity in this trial? What was the effect of changing the primary outcome measure mid-study? Are there anti-inflammatory properties with dexmedetomidine? What did Jim’s novel research show? What would Jim and I want for sedation if mechanically ventilated? And much more.   Then the episode closes with Michael Liu highlighting his experience assisting with an in-flight medical emergency. We review his AJHP article describing his experience. Was this his first time in this situation? Biggest difference between in-hospital and out-of-hospital emergency response? What advice would he give others? And so much more.   Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/desire-trial-of-the-week-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 2023 Literature Review Series Special Guests: Jenna Self, PharmD Hannah Millard, PharmD   04:30 – Featured Articles 38:45 – Cardiology 49:30 – Potpourri 53:20 – Sepsis 60:00 – PharmD 65:00 – Sweet Emotion   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/december-2023-lrs-references.pdf PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ACC 2024 Rapid Reaction: Part II Special Guest: Snehal Bhatt, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, AACC @SnayCardsPharmD   04:05 – EMPACT-MI 29:35 – ULTIMATE-DAPT   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/acc-2024-part-ii-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ACC 2024 Rapid Reaction: Part I Special Guest: Ryan Caputo, PharmD, BCCP @RyanCaputo1   04:05 – DanGer Shock 29:15 – REDUCE-AMI   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/acc-2024-part-i-references-1.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices