pharmacology
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Lessons
Anaphylaxis
True anaphylaxis is a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction where histamine, serotonin, leukotrienes, and other mediators are released from basophils and…
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PGY-5 (Critical Care)
Epinephrine And Beta Blockers
With the growing usage of β-blocker therapy to control everything from atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure to migraine prophylaxis…
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Lessons
Multimodal Analgesia
For the last several months, multiple manufacturing delays have led to a nationwide shortage of injectable, intravenous (IV) opioid medications…
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Lessons
Ibutilide
Ibutilide is easily one of my favorite drugs in critical care and perioperative medicine. It’s a short-acting “pure” class III…
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PGY-5 (Critical Care)
