Back to Basics: Insulin in the ED (Part 2)
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Last week, we covered the basic types of insulin and their pharmacokinetics. This week, we will discuss indications for use in the ED.
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Last week, we covered the basic types of insulin and their pharmacokinetics. This week, we will discuss indications for use in the ED.
This is your quick & dirty intro to insulin in the ED
You are responding to a cardiac arrest and the patient has achieved return of spontaneous circulation however his blood pressure drops to 68/40 mmHg. You would like to use push dose epinephrine. How is this prepared?
This week's post comes courtesy of our ED pharmacist Rachel Rafeq. Surprise! Metronidazole is no longer first line therapy for c-diff infections! Check out this handy table for the updated guidelines from the Infectious Disease Society of America for the latest treatment regimens
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