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IP0864- Neuromuscular Block: Challenges in Clinical Practice - The purpose of this activity is to provide information to anesthesiologists and other interested practitioners on challenges associated with neuromuscular block that can be encountered during procedures, including selection of an appropriate neuromuscular blocking agent (NMBA), rapid sequence induction, monitoring, and reversal of neuromuscular block. The need for this activity was determined through input from Core’s past participants as well as literature and research review that indicated the information should be available to a wider audience and through additional CME delivery methods.

SR0923- Evaluating the Efficacy, Immunogenicity, and Safety of Topical Thrombins in Surgery - Minimal blood loss is a hallmark of successful surgery. Despite the availability of common techniques, such as suture ligation, electrocautery, and simple pressure, bleeding continues to be a challenge during surgery. In these cases, topical hemostatic adjuncts are frequently employed to promote coagulation and achieve hemostasis. Topical thrombins from 3 distinct biologic origins—bovine, human plasma–derived, and recombinant human—make up one group of agents used to achieve hemostasis when standard surgical techniques have proven ineffective. Evidence from recently published clinical trials regarding the relative efficacy, immunogenicity, and safety of these 3 agents is timely and appropriate for clinicians managing outcomes and improving patient care during surgery.

SR0862 - Recent Advances in Biologic Hemostatic Agents - Despite the advances made to reduce postoperative complications, blood loss remains a significant problem and can lead to morbidity and mortality. Traditional surgical techniques (eg, cautery and suture ligation) may not adequately control bleeding, or it may not be possible to use them during certain surgical procedures. During the past few decades, biologic hemostatic agents that mimic and enhance stages of the coagulation cascade have emerged. This special report discusses these agents, which can be categorized as systemic and topical agents.

SR0953 - Emerging Parenteral Therapies for Multimodal Postoperative Analgesia - Combining analgesics with different mechanisms of action aids the patient in the perioperative setting by targeting more than one pain pathway; this provides additional analgesia and perhaps synergistic pain-relieving effects. A multimodal approach to postoperative pain would provide effective analgesia, reduce opioid-related side effects, and improve clinical outcomes, such as length of hospital stay, morbidity, and mortality. However, the optimal combination of analgesics, dosages, and timing of administration to achieve these outcomes are not known. This monograph outlines the current parenteral treatment options and strategies available for the management of postoperative pain.





Making ADCs Part of the Medication Safety Solution 1
Tramadol Labeling Changed To Include Overdose, Suicide Warning 1
Our Role in Expanding Residency Programs 2
They Didn’t Come Home 2
Treating The Patient With Metastatic Non–Smallcell Lung Cancer 1
OPINION
Our Role in Expanding Residency Programs...  [7/2010]
REMS for Opioids: A Review and Critique ...  [4/2010]
Causes and Remedies for the ‘Miserable’ Workplace ...  [4/2010]
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CLINICAL
Investigational Agent Stops Potentially Fatal 5-FU...  [7/2010]
Targeting Peri-op Blood Pressure Pays Off...  [6/2010]
Alvimopan Helps Reduce Length of Stay, Cost of Car...  [6/2010]
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OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT
Surgicenters Often Flub Infection Control Pro...  [7/2010] (new)
Pharmacists Help Crash Carts Stay on Track...  [7/2010] (new)
The Ochsner-Aussie Connection...  [7/2010]
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POLICY
IOM Report Predicts Troubled Future for Cancer Res...  [6/2010]
AMA Seeks Limits to Pharmacists’ Scope of Practice...  [5/2010]
Study Calls for Some Vitamins To Be Regulated as O...  [5/2010]
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TECHNOLOGY
Does Telepharmacy Result in Better Care?...  [7/2010] (new)
Making ADCs Part of the Medication Safety Sol...  [7/2010] (new)
Unchaining Nurses From Drug Cabinets...  [7/2010] (new)
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HEM/ONC PHARMACY IN FOCUS
More Cryotherapy Urged for Preventing Oral Mu...  [7/2010] (new)
Ipilimumab Improves Survival In Advanced Mela...  [7/2010] (new)
New Standard of Care Proposed for Follicular ...  [7/2010] (new)
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PEOPLE IN PHARMACY
In Afghanistan, Reserve Pharmacist Answers Call To...  [2/2010]
Parents Are the Key to Keeping Kids Prescription...  [11/2009]
First Pharmacist To Lead SCCM Says Team Approach I...  [11/2009]
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