Corticosteroids in Sepsis by Marissa Marks, PharmD
Introduction Pharmacology Hydrocortisone Methylprednisolone Fludrocortisone Dose IV: 50 mg Q6H or 100 mg Q8H x 5-7 days IV (succinate): 40 to 125 mg/day (maximum…
Introduction Pharmacology Hydrocortisone Methylprednisolone Fludrocortisone Dose IV: 50 mg Q6H or 100 mg Q8H x 5-7 days IV (succinate): 40 to 125 mg/day (maximum…
Introduction Alteplase (rt-PA) has been used for acute ischemic stroke since its approval by the FDA in 1996 after publication of promising results of…
Introduction Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is caused by excess volume in the cerebral spaces, which causes a reduction in the cerebral perfusion pressure and…
Introduction Hypertensive emergency is characterized by systolic blood pressure (SBP) > 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) > 120 mmHg with evidence of target…