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SUGAMMADEX AND A HIDDEN SIDE EFFECT
Sugammadex, or Bridion, has recently increased greatly in popularity. The drug is used for rapid-reversal of neuromuscular blockade...

Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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Safe Administration of Vancomycin
My team of pharmacists and I are always on the lookout for ways to enhance medication safety in your ASC. Sometimes I notice a routine...

Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20203 min read
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Drug Recalls
Just about everyday I receive an email from the FDA titled Recalls. If you don't have time to read every one of the many newsletters,...

Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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USP <797> Compliance
Although USP <797> sounds like an obscure regulation for compounders and manufacturers, it's actually something surgery centers need to...

Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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Pre-Filled Syringes in the OR
Making the switch to pre-filled syringes (PFS) is a complex decision. You'll have to consider many factors, including budget, staffing,...

Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20203 min read
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CONCENTRATED ELECTROLYTES
Concentrated electrolytes are considered High Alert drugs due to the elevated risk of causing serious patient harm if used improperly. I...

Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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ALLERGY DOCUMENTATION IN THE MEDICAL RECORD
Early in my career, I was given some great advice... "Document, document, document". Correct and complete documentation is essential to...

Lesley Richards
Sep 24, 20201 min read
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SURGICAL PROPHYLAXIS GUIDELINES FOR CEFAZOLIN (ANCEF)
ADULTS For most surgical procedures, joint clinical practice guidelines from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists,...

Lesley Richards
Oct 4, 20181 min read
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Customize Your Med Lists!
Sample Safety Strategies Lead to Citations! There are some wonderful medication safety resources available on the internet. ISMP, or the...

Lesley Richards
Aug 16, 20181 min read
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Safety Strategies for Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Sulfate is considered a High Alert (HA) drug due to the increased potential for serious patient harm if used incorrectly. Think...

Lesley Richards
Aug 16, 20181 min read
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