1138: MRSA Nasal Swabs Work, But Only if You Use them…
2026/06/11 | 3 mins.
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1138 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article on using MRSA nasal swab testing to optimize pneumonia treatment with empiric vancomycin.
1137: More critical medications are going to be pushed into the prehospital setting
2026/06/08 | 3 mins.
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1137 In this episode, I’ll discuss using a heparin bolus in the prehospital setting for patients with STEMI.
1136: Why does ketamine occassionally cause post-induction hemodynamic collapse?
2026/06/04 | 3 mins.
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1136 In this episode, I’ll discuss why ketamine can sometimes cause post-induction hemodynamic instability when it is used for rapid sequence intubation.
1135: Norepinephrine vs phenylephrine in traumatic brain injury – which is best?
2026/06/01 | 3 mins.
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1135 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about which vasopressor is best in early traumatic brain injury patients.
1134: IVP Cefepime Pharmacokinetics in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis Are Highly Variable
2026/05/28 | 3 mins.
Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1134 In this episode, I’ll discuss an article about the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of IV push cefepime in critically ill patients with sepsis.
About The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
About The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
About The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
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