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...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
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,...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
USP <797> Compliance
Although USP <797> sounds like an obscure regulation for compounders and manufacturers, it's actually something surgery centers need to...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
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,...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Sep 24, 2020
- 2 min
CONCENTRATED ELECTROLYTES
Concentrated electrolytes are considered High Alert drugs due to the elevated risk of causing serious patient harm if used improperly. I...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
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...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
SURGICAL PROPHYLAXIS GUIDELINES FOR CEFAZOLIN (ANCEF)
ADULTS For most surgical procedures, joint clinical practice guidelines from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists,...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Aug 16, 2018
- 1 min
Customize Your Med Lists!
Sample Safety Strategies Lead to Citations! There are some wonderful medication safety resources available on the internet. ISMP, or the...
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Madison Marano, MPH
- Aug 16, 2018
- 1 min
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...
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