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Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Abstract
Introduction
Sedatives and analgesics are commonly utilized as continuous infusions in the ICU
but have complications, including an increase in mechanical ventilation days, ICU
length of stay, and delirium. Atypical antipsychotics (AAPs) affect several ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published Jul 10, 2023
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Abstract
Calcium gluconate is preferred over calcium chloride for intravenous (IV) repletion of calcium deficiencies in the inpatient setting. In the setting of a national shortage of IV calcium gluconate, our institution implemented a compounded calcium chloride ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Dec 10, 2013
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Abstract
Quetiapine, an atypical antipsychotic used in the intensive care unit (ICU) to manage delirium, has a possible adverse effect of corrected QT (QTc) interval prolongation. The objective of this analysis was to describe the impact of quetiapine on QTc ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Jun 6, 2017
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Abstract
Background:
The 2013 Society of Critical Care Medicine guidelines for the management of pain,
agitation, and delirium in adult intensive care unit (ICU) patients recommend intravenous
opioids as first-line therapy to treat nonneuropathic pain. There is a ...
Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Jul 11, 2018
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Abstract
Objective:
To evaluate the cost, workflow, and safety of implementing a vial transfer device
system.
Methods:
In this retrospective analysis, pharmacy systems and electronic health record reports
identified high-volume and high-cost medications prepared by a ...
Free accessResearch articleFirst published Jul 8, 2020
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Abstract
Background: Limited data exist to support the use of rocuronium continuous infusions in the intensive care unit (ICU). Objective: To evaluate the dosing and monitoring of adult patients who received rocuronium for hypoxemic respiratory failure during the ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Jul 19, 2021
Journal of Pharmacy Practice
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Background: Recent shortages of intravenous (IV) fluids have resulted in healthcare systems converting administration of many medications from IV piggyback (IVPB) to IV push (IVP). Administering medications via IVP presents numerous advantages; however, ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Aug 12, 2021
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
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Background: No previous studies exist examining implementation of an institution-wide guideline and order set for hyperglycemic emergencies (diabetic ketoacidosis [DKA] and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state [HHS]). Objective: Evaluate the impact of an ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Nov 18, 2013
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
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Background: Brigham and Women’s Hospital implemented a dexmedetomidine stewardship program in October 2010 beginning with an institution-specific prescribing guideline. To ensure continued adherence to the prescribing guideline, a pharmacist-driven ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published Nov 27, 2013
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
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Background: Consensus guidelines recommend vancomycin doses of 15 to 20 mg/kg every 8 to 12 hours in patients with normal renal function. Objective: To evaluate the effect of a pharmacist-directed vancomycin dosing and monitoring pilot program on the ...Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published May 19, 2015
