Aug 11, 20232 min readRapid Sequence Intubation: Pretreatment - #PHARMFAXThe six "P"s of rapid sequence intubation are preparation, preoxygenation, pretreatment, paralysis and induction, placement of tube, and...
Aug 10, 20232 min readIntracardiac Epinephrine - #PHARMFAXIntracardiac epinephrine 1 mg is injected directly into the ventricle during open chest resuscitative thoracotomy. Intracardiac...
Aug 9, 20232 min readNSAID Dosing and Analgesia - #PHARMFAXNonsteroidal antiinflammatories or NSAIDS are extensively used for acute pain control. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatories or NSAIDS are...
Aug 8, 20232 min readNebulized Tranexamic Acid and Hemoptysis - #PHARMFAXPulmonary hemorrhaging, or hemoptysis, can vary in severity depending on location and underlying etiology. Pulmonary hemorrhaging, or...
Aug 5, 20232 min readFomepizole for Acetaminophen Overdose - #PHARMFAXFomepizole has shown promise as an adjunctive therapy in acetaminophen overdoses. Fomepizole has shown promise as an adjunctive therapy...
Aug 5, 20231 min readUpcoming Weekly #PHARMFAX - 8.7.23 Take a sneak peak at the upcoming #PHARMFAX for the week, Make sure to participate in the #WYZESELECTION. Viewer choice, Instagram Poll...
Jul 27, 20231 min readOpen Fracture Prophylaxis - #PHARMFAXOpen fractures can lead to several complications, including compartment syndrome and osteomyelitis. Open fractures can lead to several...
Jul 24, 20231 min readDiabetic Foot Infection - #PHARMFAXDiabetic foot infections are a significant contributer to osteomyelitis and lower extremity amputations. Diabetic foot infections are...
Jul 24, 20231 min readTranexamic Acid for Bradykinin-Induced Angioedema - #PHARMFAX Tranexamic acid indirectly reduces bradykinin production by decreasing plasmin. Angioedema can be histamine or bradykin-mediated....
Jul 24, 20231 min readAortic Dissections - #PHARMFAXAortic dissections is a tear of the inner aortic wall that creates a “false lumen” and can potentially rupture. Aortic dissections is...
Jul 24, 20231 min readHydroxycobalamin and Vasoplegia - #PHARMFAXHigh-dose hydroxycobalamin (vitamin B12) has an FDA indication for cyanide toxicity, but has seen increased use for refractory...