Trial of the Week: Levetiracetam Rapid IV Push

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

Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI): Part II Special Guest: Christine Groth, PharmD, FCCM, BCCCP @GrothChristine Angela Slampak-Cindric, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM @AngelaSlampak Kevin Kaucher, PharmD, BCCCP   04:05 – Guideline development/involvement 12:50 – 2024 guideline overview 25:10 – Pharmacotherapy recommendations/considerations 42:40 – Non-pharmacologic recommendations/guideline insights 70:30 – Research ideas/conclusions   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/05/rsi-part-ii-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial of the Week: ESETT Special Guest: Ashley McCormick, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP   Ashley McCormick joins to discuss the April Trial of the Week “Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medications for Status Epilepticus” the ESETT study, published in NEJM in 2019. We set the scene by reviewing ASM PK/PD properties and discussing if there was a standard of care first-line treatment. Then we do a deep dive into the ESETT trial of the week. Did the 75kg dose cap influence results? How appropriate was the BZD dosing? How does this % of seizure cessation compare to other studies? Where did this dosing scheme come from? Trial fun facts, medication safety considerations, and much, much more. Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/esett-trial-of-the-week-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thrombolytic Dosing in PE: Versus Series Special Guest: Lauren Igneri, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM   05:20 – High-risk PE 23:00 – Intermediate-risk 37:10 – Cardiac arrest 52:30 – Closing arguments 57:15 – Bonus: TNK v. tPA   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/thrombolytic-dosing-in-pe-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trial of the Week: SEPSISPAM Special Guest: Katherine Spezzano, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP @KatSpazPharmD   Katherine Spezzano joins to discuss the April Trial of the Week “High versus Low Blood-Pressure Target in Patients with Septic Shock” the SEPSISPAM study, published in NEJM in 2014. We set the scene by reviewing the concept of autoregulation, guideline recommendations, and pre-SEPSISPAM research assessing BP goals in sepsis. Then we do a deep dive into the SEPSISPAM trial of the week. Would we see these same results with other vasopressors? Did each group meet their BP goal range? How do we balance AKI prevention and longer ICU LOS? What do our guidelines recommend now? Trial fun facts, alternate trial acronym ideas, and much more!   Reference list: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/sepsispam-trial-of-the-week-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glycemic Control in the Critically Ill: Part II Special Guests: Judi Jacobi, PharmD, FCCP, MCCM, BCCCP @JudiJacobi Michael Sirimaturos, PharmD, BCNSP, BCCCP, FCCM @MSirimaturos   04:10 – Becoming panel members 11:50 – Guideline scope and PICO questions 21:35 – 2012 v. 2024 guidelines 28:05 – Effect of TGC-FAST 30:40 – 2024 guideline deep-dive 42:00 – Clinical decision support tools 50:00 – Pediatric recommendations 54:40 – Important future research topics 66:05 – Guideline manuscript writing 76:10 – Take-home points   Reference List: https://pharmacytodose.files.wordpress.com/2024/04/glycemic-control-in-the-icu-part-ii-references.pdf   PharmacyToDose.Com @PharmacyToDose [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices