Tag: pharmacology
Antibiotic Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Considerations in the Critically Ill
This book provides unique insights into the issues that drive modified dosing regimens for antibiotics in the critically ill. Leading international authors provide their commentary alongside a summary of existing evidence... read more
Moderate and Deep Sedation in Clinical Practice
Millions of procedures requiring sedation are performed each year, covering a large array of medical specialties in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This tremendous growth has led to sedation being administered by... read more
Ketamine Can Be a Transformational Agent But Not Without Risk or Danger
Ketamine is growing as a tool in the world of emergency medicine, offering a broad spectrum of applications that underscore its pivotal role in modern therapeutic regimens. It is increasingly being recognized for its... read more
ICU Quick Drug Guide
Offering essential, evidence-based practice guidelines specifically for the critical care setting, ICU Quick Drug Guide contains up-to-date information in a quick-access format. This portable handbook provides fast, accurate... read more
Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: Concepts and Applications
Updated with the latest clinical advances, Rowland and Tozer’s Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, Fifth Edition , explains the relationship between drug administration and drug response, taking a conceptual... read more
Impact on Patient Outcomes of Pharmacist Participation in Multidisciplinary Critical Care Teams
Including critical care pharmacists in the multidisciplinary ICU team improved patient outcomes including mortality, ICU length of stay in mixed ICUs, and preventable/non-preventable adverse drug events. From the 4,725... read more
The Case of the Dying Soldiers: Practical Applications of Pharmacology Concepts in Critical Care
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are very important when it comes to treating critically ill or critically injured patients. However, when we teach this topic we usually present things using complex equations and explanations... read more
Critical Care Pharmacists and Medication Management in an ICU Recovery Center
Many patients experience complications following critical illness; these are now widely referred to as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). An interprofessional intensive care unit (ICU) recovery center (ICU-RC), also known... read more
A Guide to Autonomic Pharmacology
Understanding neurotransmitters and their receptors can help you choose the right medication. The autonomic nervous system is responsible for the control of a wide variety of body functions. Through a process of chemical... read more
