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Management of Hypertensive Emergency

Introduction Hypertensive emergency is characterized by systolic blood pressure (SBP) > 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) > 120 mmHg with evidence of target…

Jimmy February 23, 2023

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Seizure Prophylaxis in Traumatic Brain Injury by Jordan Spurling

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Download Handout Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. The Brain Trauma Foundation...

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Penicillin Allergy Cross Reactivity

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Download Handout Introduction Only 0.5% to 2% of patients with a documented penicillin allergy that are administered a penicillin will exhibit a...

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Corticosteroids in Sepsis by Marissa Marks, PharmD

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Download PDF Introduction Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response (SIRS) with associated organ dysfunction as a result of an infection. Sepsis is defined...

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Etomidate for RSI: Seizure Considerations

Pain and Sedation Pharmacy Friday Pearls

Download PDF Introduction Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a process whereby an induction agent and a neuromuscular blocking agent are given in...

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Ketamine for Treatment of Acute Agitation

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Download PDF Introduction Ketamine is a sedative used for patients with extreme/refractory undifferentiated agitationIndications for utilizing ketamine for emergent sedation of agitated...

by Jimmy on April 28, 2023

PPIs for the Management of Upper GI Bleed

Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Pharmacy Friday Pearls

Download PDF Introduction Upper GI bleed (UGIB) is a common reason for ED visits with a major cause of morbidity, mortality and...

by Jimmy on April 21, 2023