Do you use Kcentra to reverse the INR in patients with liver failure to reduce bleeding risk? Is this good practice? Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Subscribe HERE! References: All references for Episode 63 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does ...
Nov 18, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this Mini Grand Rounds series, we discuss the meaning of an elevated INR in the setting of acute or chronic liver disease Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Subscribe HERE! References: All references for Episode 63 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, a...
Nov 04, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Listen as Kali Dayton and I discuss ICU sedation and the good, bad, and ugly of propofol on the Walking Home from the ICU podcast Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Subscribe HERE! References: All references for Episode 62 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgeme...
Oct 21, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In case you missed our discussion on ICU sedation on the PharmSoHard podcast, we're playing the episode on ER-Rx as well. Yes, it's that important. Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Subscribe HERE! References: All references for Episode 61 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace profession...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Does loading vancomycin lead to achieving target levels within the first 24 hours? Does it increase the risk of nephrotoxicity? Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Subscribe HERE! References: All references for Episode 60 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement...
Sep 23, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week we discuss a warning issued by the FDA regarding the abuse of propylhexedrine, a drug commonly found in OTC nasal decongestants Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Subscribe HERE! References: All references for Episode 59 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical...
Aug 26, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This episode will hopefully convince you to never suddenly discontinue clozapine (and to do a thorough home medication review) Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Subscribe HERE! References: All references for Episode 58 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement,...
Aug 12, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week, we discuss the use of noninvasive ventilation and high dose nitroglycerin to prevent intubation in patients with SCAPE Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Subscribe HERE! References: All references for Episode 57 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgeme...
Jul 29, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 5
A high-yield episode with probably some low-key mispronunciations about how to treat euglycemic DKA caused by SGLT2 inhibitors. Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 56 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not c...
Jul 01, 2021•6 min•Season 2Ep. 4
All immunocompromised patients with CAP get empiric vancomycin plus Zosyn in the ER, right? Right?! Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 55 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient...
Jun 17, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, we review a potentially practice-changing study. Should we treat PID with three antibiotics? Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 54 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provid...
May 20, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This week we discuss hydrofluoric acid exposures with Dr. KC Lee, a clinical pharmacist with training in toxicology/ emergency medicine Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Inf...
May 06, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, we discuss how to treat opioid withdrawal precipitated by buprenorphine/Suboxone. The answer is more simple than you think! Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 52 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, a...
Apr 22, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, we discuss how to manage acute and post-op pain in patients on opioid maintenance therapy with Suboxone. Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 51 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constit...
Apr 08, 2021•8 min
In this episode, we discuss a recent article that describes delays in antibiotic redosing in the ER and how that affects mortality rates. Click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 50 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and ...
Mar 25, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This week, we talk about amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) and the "A-OK" medication combination. Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 49 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patien...
Mar 18, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In the final episode of this "Mini Grand Rounds" series, we discuss the management of refractory status epilepticus. Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 48 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not const...
Mar 11, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In Part 2 of this "Mini Grand Rounds" series, we discuss urgent therapy of patients in status epilepticus. Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 47 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a pr...
Mar 04, 2021•7 min
In Part 1 of this "Mini Grand Rounds" series, we discuss emergent therapy of patients in status epilepticus using benzodiazepines. Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 46 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and ...
Feb 25, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This week, we discuss which agents to use to control agitation in a few different clinical scenarios encountered in the ER. Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 45 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does no...
Feb 18, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Is a concoction of Vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone the cure for patients with sepsis or septic shock? Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 44 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a...
Feb 11, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Tune in as Dr. Nick Tsipis from the Emergency Medical Minute takes over the ER-Rx Podcast to discuss awake intubation. Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: https://litfl.com/awake-intubation/ https://emcrit.org/emcrit/awakeintubation/ The rest are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant t...
Feb 04, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 43
What is the most effective agent for relieving nausea and vomiting in the ER? The answer may surprise you… Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 42 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a pr...
Jan 28, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In Part 2 of this "Mini Grand Rounds" series, we discuss hyperinfection syndrome and its treatment with ivermectin. Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 40 and Episode 41 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and ...
Jan 21, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In Part 1 of this "Mini Grand Rounds" series, we discuss corticosteroid use in COVID as well as the pathogenesis of strongyloides. Please click HERE to leave a review of the podcast! References: All references for Episode 40 and Episode 41 are found on my Read by QxMD collection Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical ...
Jan 14, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 40
What dose of diuretics did the "DOSE" trial use in heart failure exacerbations? Was oral bioavailability taken into account? References: Felker, GM, Lee, KL, Bull DA, et al . Diuretic strategies in patients with acute decompensated heart failure. NEJM . 2011; 364(9): 797- 805 Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical jud...
Jan 07, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 39
This week, we review our medical group's experiences with using ECMO for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Is this the future? References: Bartos JA, Frascone RJ, Conterato M, et al . The Minnesota mobile extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation consortium for treatment of out-of-hospital refractory ventricular fibrillation: program description, performance, and outcomes. EClinicalMedicine . 2020; 3 (26) Yannopoulos D, Bartos J, Raveendran G, et al. Advanced reperfusion strategies ...
Dec 31, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 38
There were some pretty significant changes made to the CDC's treatment guidelines for gonococcal infections. Get a quick review here! References: Cyr S, Barbee L, Workowski KA, et al. Update to CDC’s treatment guidelines for gonococcal infection, 2020. MMWR . 2020; 69(50): 1911- 1916 Disclaimer: The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional med...
Dec 24, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Is routine correction of hyperglycemia in the ER necessary? And if so, which agents and routes are recommended? Find out this week! References: Driver BE, Olives TD, Bischof, JE, et al . Discharge glucose is not associated with short-term adverse outcomes in emergency department patients with moderate to severe hyperglycemia. Ann Emerg Med . 2016; 68 (6): 697- 705 Munoz C, Villanueva G, Fogg L, et al. Impact of a subcutaneous insulin protocol in the emergency department: rush emergency departmen...
Dec 17, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In part 2 of the cardiac arrest series, Dr. Rebecca Gragg, an ER pharmacist at a pediatric trauma center, discusses some key points from the 2020 PALS guidelines. References: Antevy, P. Handtevy method helps providers rapidly calculate pediatric drug dosages. JEMS. 2013; 8 (38). Available at: https://www.jems.com/2013/08/20/handtevy-method-helps-providers-rapidly/ Topjian AA, Raymond TT, Atkins D, et al. Part 4: Pediatric Basic and Advanced Life Support: 2020 American Heart Association Guideline...
Dec 10, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 35
