Albumin administration is complicated because of its different concentrations and indications. By the end of this unit, you will be equipped to answer a common clinical dilemma: which concentration to use and how fast to give it. What is Albumin & How it Works We have 34-54 grams of albumin per liter of blood inContinue reading “Albumin: What Concentration to Use and How to Administer”
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How to Analyze Antimicrobial Culture & Sensitivity Reports
It sounds simple, you look at the antimicrobial culture and sensitivity report and if it is susceptible, you can use it! If you’ve been in practice for any amount of time you know that is both true and false. You must possess a core understanding to correctly interpret and apply antimicrobial C&S reports to patientContinue reading “How to Analyze Antimicrobial Culture & Sensitivity Reports”
CRRT: What You Need to Know for Patient Care
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a lifesaving procedure that requires a high level of skill, well established procedures and a multidisciplinary approach for safe execution. Here are 6 things you need to know if you provide care to patients receiving CRRT. What is CRRT? CRRT is a continuous form of dialysis indicated for patientsContinue reading “CRRT: What You Need to Know for Patient Care”
How to Land Your Recommendations to Medical Providers: Steal My Script!
Communication is essential for the success of any relationship including medical teams. There is a clear emphasis on the importance of knowing what to recommend but not enough on how to make those recommendations to the team. Let’s fix that and focus on making effective recommendations to improve team relations. Even with well-seasoned pharmacists, thereContinue reading “How to Land Your Recommendations to Medical Providers: Steal My Script!”
Insulin Resistance: Its Role in Infertility, DKA and Obesity
When there is insulin resistance the body begins an internal battle between acute survival and longevity. It is a long, subtle conflict that abruptly manifests itself as chronic conditions far beyond just hyperglycemia. Let me walk you through how we develop insulin resistance and 3 ways it has overwhelmed society via its predominant role isContinue reading “Insulin Resistance: Its Role in Infertility, DKA and Obesity”
Blood Glucose: 4 Ways The Body Generates Energy
Where there is no energy, there is death. A fundamental requirement for maintaining our physical existence is the ability to generate energy for the body. Let’s talk about all the sources our body uses to create energy. Let me walk you through 4 metabolic processes that the body uses to create energy. Energy is soContinue reading “Blood Glucose: 4 Ways The Body Generates Energy”
3 Habits to Maximize Productivity as a Medical Professional
The healthcare field is challenging because of the variability from day to day but that is also what makes it so enjoyable. If you haven’t intentionally examined your workflow to optimize your performance you probably struggle to meet or even better, stay ahead of expectations. Let me walk you through 3 habits that will setContinue reading “3 Habits to Maximize Productivity as a Medical Professional”
Blood Compatibility: What You Need to Know Before Transfusion
Blood compatibility is a matter of life and death. What blood type a patient can receive is a decision that has to made quickly and accurately every time. I’ll walk you through 3 simple steps to make the right call every time when matching blood types and provide quick reference charts of blood compatibilities. UnderstandingContinue reading “Blood Compatibility: What You Need to Know Before Transfusion”
Everything You Need to Know: Apixaban
Apixaban is an oral anticoagulant. It belongs to the drug class: Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC). DOACs were introduced in 2010 as an alternative to warfarin. They address alot of the complexities associated with the use of warfarin. Warfarin is effective within a very narrow therapeutic range. This window of efficacy is easily disrupted by manyContinue reading “Everything You Need to Know: Apixaban”
How to Treat: Atrial Fibrillation
Treatment of atrial fibrillation centers reducing the risk of thrombus formation and stroke as well as treatment as disease progresses. Learn how we use validated tools to balance risk of the atrial fibrillation with the risk of treatment.