Pain, Agitation, and Delirium: A Review of Pertinent Guideline Updates for Pharmacists
Treating pain can help decrease agitation, while limiting sedation can help prevent delirium within the ICU.
To Dose or Not to Dose?
Prescribing low-dose aspirin for preventing secondary cardiovascular disease is well established, but its safety and efficacy in primary prevention remains open to debate.
Trends in Aspirin Use for Secondary Prevention of ASCVD
According to the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System 2013, nearly 71% of adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease use aspirin regularly.
Opioids for Wisdom Teeth Removal Unwise?
Opioid-related research developments of interest to pharmacists.
OTC Transdermal Analgesic Patches in Pain Management
While these products are generally safe when used according to labeling, pharmacists must be familiar with available evidence in order to help patients safely self-medicate.
Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: a Review of Pertinent Guideline Updates
There have been significant evidence-based literature updates regarding the management of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adult patients; these are discussed in a 2018 guideline update.
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