Mixing Draw 1 ml (10mg) from a phenylephrine 10 mg/ ml vial Inject into 100 cc…
Category: Medications
Sodium Bicarbonate Drip
Reasons for needing a sodium bicarbonate (bicarb) drip are discussed in excellent posts by Pulm Crit…
Dialyzable Drugs
The ability of dialysis to remove a toxin is based on: Molecular weight (size) Protein binding…
Insulin Comparison Chart
References: Epocrates Online “Insulin Comparison” Link American Diabetes Association. Insulin Basics. April 7, 2014. American Diabetes…
Vasopressor Dosing
Epinephrine: Alpha 1+2, Beta 1+2 receptor agonist Increases inotropy (contraction) and chronotropy (heart rate) Infusion 0.1-1…
Benzodiazepine Equivalence
Intermediate Acting: Alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5 mg OP Peak: 1-2 hrs Half-life: 6-12hrs Use: anxiolytic Lorazepam…
Breastfeeding and Medications
General Rule Of Thumb: If the mediation can be safely prescribed to an infant, then there…