Debunking Hyperkalemia Myths: What Clinicians Need to Know
Introduction to hyperkalemia Hyperkalemia is a life-threatening electrolyte disturbanc…
Safe medication administration Via FEEDING Tubes
Overview As a critical care pharmacist, questions often come up about giving medicati…
Make your ICU fluid stewardship
As a hospital pharmacist, you can improve fluid safety in the ICU, since fluids are used …
Lipid emulsions used in PN
Overview As a critical care pharmacist, you may need to clarify the efficacy and safet…
Wait to start TPN in most critically ill adults
There's now stronger evidence for waiting to start parenteral nutrition in most crit…
Try to switch from IV-to-PO when possible
Overview As a hospital pharmacist, you should look for NEW opportunities for intaveno…
Easy parenteral nutrition calculation
Background Parenteral nutrition (PN) prescriptions typically provide from 1 to 3 lit…
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Overview ㅡ Parenteral nutrition (PN) involves delivery of nutrients by the intravenous (…
Use SMOFlipid as an alternative to traditional IV lipids
Smoflipid (0.2 g/mL) is indicated in adults as a source of calories and essential fatty …