The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast

Latest Episodes:

1119: The problem with hypo-osmolar solutions in neurological patients Apr 06, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1119 In this episode, I’ll discuss the problem with hypo-osmolar solutions in neurological patients.

1118: These two sepsis guideline updates will need hospital pharmacists to help implement Apr 02, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1118 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact two new recommendations in the Surviving Sepsis guidelines on hospital pharmacy practice.

1117: What is the impact of achieving an aggressive PK/PD target for beta-lactams in critically ill patients? Mar 30, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1117 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of achieving an aggressive PK/PD target for beta-lactams in critically ill patients.

1116: If the lab can keep secrets from others, maybe the pharmacy should too? Mar 26, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1116 In this episode, I’ll discuss suppressing unnecessary allergy alerts for beta-lactams with dissimilar side chains.

1115: The extremely rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated Mar 23, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1115 In this episode, I’ll discuss the rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated.

1114: Saving $$$ With Oral Phosphate Replacement Instead of IV For Critically Ill Patients With Mild to Moderate Hypophosphatemia Mar 19, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1114 In this episode, I’ll discuss oral vs IV phosphate replacement for critically ill patients with mild to moderate hypophosphatemia.

1113: Ceftriaxone to Prevent Pneumonia After Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Mar 16, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1113 In this episode, I’ll discuss the impact of ceftriaxone on the development of pneumonia and noninfectious outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

1112: The Safety and Efficacy of Spraying Stuff Into the Lungs to Prevent Bleeding Mar 12, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1112 In this episode, I’ll discuss endobronchial instillation of epinephrine, cold saline, and saline to prevent bleeding in patients undergoing endobronchial biopsy.

1111: How to judge whether a journal is reputable? Mar 09, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1111 In this episode, I’ll discuss how to judge whether a journal is reputable.

1110: Is it time to rethink oral beta-lactams for some complicated UTI cases? Mar 05, 2026

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Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode1110 In this episode, I’ll discuss oral beta-lactams for complicated UTIs.