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Digital Health Education for Health Professionals: What are the Next Steps?

The Digital Apothecary

Digital Health and Healthcare Professional Education Publications Integrating mHealth and mobile technology education into the pharmacy curriculum (2014) Using a hackathon for interprofessional health education opportunities (2015) Leveraging mobile smart devices to improve interprofessional communications in inpatient practice setting: A literature (..)

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Tranq dope (fentanyl-xylazine combination): A new horizon in opioid withdrawal treatment

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

Inpatient wound care teams provided long-term support and a nutrition consult ordered protein, micronutrient, and vitamin supplementation. Clonidine is often added back to their regimens inpatient as their vital signs tolerate. 2015 Apr 28;313(16):1636-44. PMID 28194688 D’Onofrio G, O’Connor PG, Pantalon MV, et al.

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Episode 841: Should Lithium Be Resumed in Critically Ill Patients While Still in the ICU?

Pharmacy Joe

A 2015 study of over 7000 ICU patients found a 51% incidence of loop diuretic use. Kidney disease A 2015 multi-center study found the incidence of acute renal failure in ICU patients to be 57%. Fluid balance and management ICU patients are frequently in need of loop diuretics to manage fluid balance.

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Episode 841: Should Lithium Be Resumed in Critically Ill Patients While Still in the ICU?

Pharmacy Joe

A 2015 study of over 7000 ICU patients found a 51% incidence of loop diuretic use. Kidney disease A 2015 multi-center study found the incidence of acute renal failure in ICU patients to be 57%. Fluid balance and management ICU patients are frequently in need of loop diuretics to manage fluid balance.

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Hospital Pharmacy FAQ

RX Note

You should be at least familiar with insulin and inhalers counselling before entering ward, inpatient or outpatient. In overall, there is a maximum of 9 training modules that you have to complete in 1 year time (which will cover all hospital pharmacy departments). What to do if I did not know the answer to questions from patients or doctors?

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Episode 603: What is the incidence of anaphylaxis to sugammadex?

Pharmacy Joe

When sugammadex was approved in 2015 the prescribing information provided the following warning for anaphylaxis: Be prepared for hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylactic reactions) and take necessary precautions The prescribing information states the frequency of anaphylaxis to sugammadex was 0.3%

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Episode 541: 3 reasons to consider holding lithium in critically ill patients

Pharmacy Joe

A 2015 study of over 7000 ICU patients found a 51% incidence of loop diuretic use. Kidney disease A 2015 multi-center study found the incidence of acute renal failure in ICU patients to be 57%. Fluid balance and management ICU patients are frequently in need of loop diuretics to manage fluid balance.