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Fosphenytoin vs Keppra for Status Epilepticus
Introduction Status epilepticus is a neurological emergency that required urgent assessment and treatment with pharmacologic agents Lorazepam and diazepam are short-acting drugs that can produce…
Beyond Residency Applications: How to Focus on Self-Improvement and Growth
As pharmacy residency application season comes to a close, it’s time to take a deep breath and reflect on the experience. Regardless of the outcome,…
Management of Hypertensive Emergency
Introduction Hypertensive emergency is characterized by systolic blood pressure (SBP) > 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) > 120 mmHg with evidence of target…
Fibrinolytics for STEMI
Introduction Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the preferred reperfusion strategy during a cardiac arrest; thrombolytic therapy is an option without PCI capability, followed by transfer…
Procainamide for Wide Complex Tachycardia
Introduction Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is an uncommon but dangerous medical condition, with an extremely variable clinical presentation. Intravenous procainamide is guideline recommended and is the…
Push Dose Vasopressors
Patient Case The team gets a call that there is a 75 year old male that triggered a sepsis alert in route with EMS…
Sodium Bicarbonate in Cardiac Arrest
Introduction Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) remains a leading cause of mortality and a substantial issue of public health concern worldwide. Sodium bicarbonate (SB) administration has…
BCEMP Exam Preparation: Choose Your Study Material Wisely!
Introduction If you’re looking to ace the BCEMP exam, then you’ve come to the right place! We have reviewed everything you need to get started…