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Episode 74. Peeing in the wind: The Management of UTI in the ED
Urinary tract Infections Epidemiology In the United States, urinary tract infection is the most common bacterial infection. It has about more than 8 million visits yearly. UTI is more common in women in which 50% will experience it in their lifetime. Women are 6 times...
Episode 73. Etomidate for RSI in the Seizing Patient by Jimmy Pruitt
Introduction Pharmacology What does the Anesthesia Textbook Say? Evidence EMPoweRx Conference Home Study Etomidate for RSI in Seizure Pharmacy Friday Pearl
Episode 72. Its all in your head! Management of Headaches in the ED
Migraine is a common episodic disorder, the hallmark of which is a disabling headache generally associated with nausea and/or light and sound sensitivity For moderate to severe migraine attacks not associated with vomiting or severe nausea, oral migraine-specific...
Episode 71. Pushing P! Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a disease commonly treated in the emergency department, with~5% of cases leading to delirium tremens. In patients with a history of AWS, decreased GABA-A receptor sensitivity to GABA agonists may causebenzodiazepine (BZD)...
Episode 70. Management of Renal Colic with Christian Kroll
Episode 69. Ditching the 9 to 5: Overnight Clinical Pharmacy Positions
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Epsiode 68. Disparities in Healthcare with Juvarez Ogbuneke, MD
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Episode 67. A Sticker for You! Pediatric Asthma Management with Dr. Allen
Episode 66. From CVS to EMS! Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health with Victoria Reinhartz, PharmD
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Episode 65. Let’s Take A Timeout! Procedural Sedation with Quinn Cummings and Benjamin Jackson
Picture based from : Godwin, Steven A. (2018). Procedural Sedation and Analgesia. Elsevier Inc. Chapter 4. p. 53. Picture taken from : Godwin, Steven A. (2018). Procedural Sedation and Analgesia. Elsevier Inc. Chapter 4. p. 53. Patanwala, A., Thomas, M., Casanova T.,...
Is PhORCAS really Trash? Recent PhORCAS Glitch and What To Do
Phorcas is ripping off our students and residents with this major glitch they’ve had. I’ve had many candidates reach out since phorcas is telling them “idk what happen have the program email use”. If a candidate doesn’t have all the info in the app, it may not be...
Episode 62. The COCA Trial Review and Calcium in Cardiac Arrest
Vallentin MF, Granfeldt A, Meilandt C, et al. Effect of Intravenous or Intraosseous Calcium vs Saline on Return of Spontaneous Circulation in Adults With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2021 Nov 30. doi:...
Episode 61. The Origin of Modern EM Pharmacy. The EM Pharmacy Project with Terry Fairbanks and Nicole Acquisto
The EM Pharmacy Project & Publications ROLLIN J. FAIRBANKS, DANIEL P. HAYS, DAVID F. WEBSTER. Clinical pharmacy services in an emergency department . 2004 Researching the use of Emergency Pharmacists in the ED Medical and nursing staff highly value clinical...
Episode 60. Building the Perfect Program: PGY2 RPD panel on Starting Program and Recruiting Residents
Episode 59. The Management of Hypokalemia in Cardiac Arrest by Jimmy Pruitt
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Episode 58. Do A Residency Or Not To Do A Residency? A Guide On Landing Your Dream Job
Episode 57. Provider to Patient Experiences Catching up with Craig Cocchio, PharmD, DABAT
In this episode of Pharm So Hard, Jimmy Pruitt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, and Craig Cocchio, PharmD, DABAT discuss his position at High Yields Med Reviews and how his recent experience of being a patient has changed him professionally. High-Yield Review PACU Pharmacy...
Episode 56: Stop Horsing Around! The Use of Ivermectin for COVID-19 with ID Pharm Panel Alaina Dekerlegand, Meshell Maxam, and Theora Canonica
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Episode 55. Vasopressin and the VAM-IHCA Study with Christian Kroll and Jimmy Pruitt
Episode 54. Pharm So Hard Spotlight & 2 Year Anniversary with Joshua Kiptoo, Dan Giddings, and Christian Kroll
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Episode 53. I Love These Jeans! Pharmacogenomics with Amanda Elchynski
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Episode 52. Just A Diet Prop for Me: Post-Intubation Analgesia and Sedation
Introduction Rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is a process whereby an induction agent and a neuromuscular blocking agent are given in rapid succession to facilitate endotracheal intubationThe immediate post intubation period in the ED is a critical time for continued...
Episode 51. Beta-Blocker Use in Cocaine Induced Chest Pain
Episode 50. The Immune System Needs to Calm Down: Pharmacologic Management with Tocilizumab and Baricitinib
Tocilizumab and Baricitinib Mechanisms of Action COVID-19 Pathogenesis: Late COVID-19 In the late stage, pulmonary edema can fill the alveolar spaces with hyaline membrane formation, compatible with early-phase acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Joost...
Episode 49. Stay off the Weed! The Pharmacologic Management of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Episode Summary: In this episode of Pharm So Hard, Jimmy Pruitt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP discuss the pharmacotherapy of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. https://youtu.be/MKhBaMLCQXY
Why Are You So Salty! Intracranial Pressure Reduction with Morgan Jones
https://youtu.be/jiKIukL_GF0 Questions asked throughout the episode Can you describe pathophysiology of elevated ICP or cerebral edema? "I always teach trainees that as long as you understand the pathophysiology behind a problem and the mechanisms behind the drugs we...
Episode 47. I Plead the Fifth! 5 vs 10 units of Insulin for Hyperkalemia
To view the handout for the Pharmacy Friday Pearl visit: https://www.pharmacy-pearls.com/home Introduction Insulin with dextrose is an effective method to lower potassium levels quickly in acute hyperkalemiaLiterature shows ranges of potassium reduction by 0.5-1.0 mEq...
Episode 46. Do Better! How to Become a Super Nurse in the ED with Brian Cox, RN
https://youtu.be/tu5io0COUzU Episode Summary In this episode of the Pharm So Hard Podcast, Jimmy Pruitt PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP discuss with Brian Cox, RN the various tasks and skills that we can improve on in the ED.Tweet Podcast Script Intro 0-3:17 EKG 3.21-8.24 IV...
Episode 45. Staying Fabulous with Fabs: Pharmacologic Management of Snake Bites with Crofab and Anavip
Introduction Around 9,000 Americans are treated for snake bites and 5 die each year. Most are bitten by members of the Crotalinae subfamily (a.k.a. crotalids) of the pit viper family which includes copperheads, water moccasins, and rattlesnakes.Tweet Crotalid...
Episode 44. Keeping Up With COVID-19: Revisiting Remdesivir with Theora Canonica, Pharm D
Series Title: Keeping Up With COVID-19 Part 2: Revisiting Remdesivir Situation (Jimmy).We are over a year into this pandemic and we have only one FDA approved medication for the treatment of COVID-19: Remdesivir.The purpose of this episode is to briefly review...
Episode 43: Put It in Reverse Terry! Fixed-Dosed Kcentra for Vitamin K Antagonist Reversal
References Kcentra (prothrombin complex concentrate [Human]) [package insert]. Kankakee, IL: CSL Behring LLC; 2013.Tomaselli, Gordon F., et al. "2017 ACC expert consensus decision pathway on management of bleeding in patients on oral anticoagulants: a report of the...
Episode 42. Residency Here I Come! The Pharm So Hard Residency Panel
Residency Panel Sarah CummingsPharmD: Purdue PGY1: Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPGY2 EM 2020-21: UC DavisBritany ByrkitPharmD: WingatePGY1: Vidant Medical CenterPGY2 EM 2020-21: MUSC HealthTramauni E. BrockPharmD: Texas Southern University PGY1: MUSC Health...
Episode 41: Scratch the Gent! Antibiotics for Open Fractures with Rob O’Connell
Why this topic important?Accidental injury is the most common cause of death in the United States in individuals between the ages of 1 and 45Falls are the most common reasons for hospital admissions in this older age group and account for 87% of fractures.Open...
Episode 40: Leveling Up As a Clinical Staff Pharmacist by oscar Santalo and Jimmy Pruitt
Background For continued growth and development, hospital pharmacist would benefit from leadership trainingPharmacy schools provide some administrative trainingHospital pharmacist may one day want to become a clinical or operations managerWith an increase in residency...
Episode 39: Welcome to the Block Shop! Regional Anesthesia with Drs. Shah, CUmmings, Oliva, and Moake
Show Notes 0:25 Introduction2:30 The importance of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks3:49 Overview of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks4:40 What are the training and credential required to perform ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks7:58 What does...
The beef with Bicarb Part 3. The Use of Sodium Bicarbonate in Cardiac Arrest by Jimmy Pruitt
Show Timestamps 1:14 Review of previous episodes of the series2:40 Pharmacy Friday Pearls3:24 EMPoweRx Conference5:28 Cardiac Arrest Patho of Acidosis6:04 Why have we been using sodium bicarbonate7:08 Adverse Effects of sodium bicarbonate9:29 History of sodium...
Episode 37: Never use a PPI Infusion Again! PPI for Upper GI Bleed
Episode 36. Pharmacy Friday Pearl: ACE Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema
Taking it Brain to Vein by PharmD_intheeD
Lyrics Brain to Vein Hook All you gotta do is try to maintainCause we taking that thang ....... (straight from where) brain to veinAll you got to is make sure you treat the pain,Cause we taking that thang ....... (straight from where) brain to veinAll you got to...
Episode 35: Why Meetings Fail with Oscar Santalo
Importance of Meetings •Establishes alignment: allows for discussion of complex issues and for the team to get on the same page. Helps leaders make better decisions when gaining insight from the team •Builds stronger relationships: free-flowing ideas and personal...
Episode 34: The Beef with Bicarb Part 2: The Use of Sodium Bicarbonate for Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Pathophysiology of acidosis in DKA The unfavorable combination of insulin resistance and counter-regulatory hormones leads to the release of free fatty acids (FFA) from adipose tissue via lipolysis and decreased lipogenesis, which ultimately results in ketogenesis and...
Episode 33: The Monthly Trap UP aka Wrap up with Jimmy Pruitt and Oscar Santalo
Send up topics for the next Monthly Trap Up
Episode 32: Lean Thinking & Time Management in Pharmacy With Oscar Santalo
In this episode of Pharm So Hard, Oscar Santalo PharmD, MBA, MHA, BCPS with his learners Deanna Cordero Da Silva and Brandon Del Carpio PharmD 2021 candidates from the University of Florida School Of Pharmacy discuss Lean Thinking & Time Management.
EPISODE 31: The Beef with Bicarb! The Use of Sodium Bicarbonate in Hyperkalemia with Jimmy Pruitt
Introduction Sodium bicarbonate was previously recommended for hyperkalemia treatment and was once considered a first-line agent for the transcellular shift.Studies evaluating the beneficial effects of sodium bicarbonate used an isotonic infusion commonly ~ 150...
Episode 29: I wasn’t going to get the COVID Vaccine until I answered these questions by Jimmy Pruitt
https://twitter.com/pharmso_hard/status/1338249445591355394 Why did I make this episode? FamilyFriendsCo-Workers Why I wasn’t going to get the COVID Vaccine Skeptical ofThe speed at which the vaccine was producedUnfamiliarity with the mRNA Technology usedEfficacy in...
Episode 28: Buprenorphine Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder wIth Dan McCollum and RJ LaCoursiere
Episode 27: Survey of Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residencies
Definitions What is an HSPA Residency The Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPA-L) Residen