SCCM Resource Library-January Journal Club Webcast: Spotlight on Pharmacy (2021)

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In this journal club spotlight on pharmacy, three presenters discussed different studies related to various aspects of healthcare. The first presenter talked about the SALSA trial, which compared two treatment strategies for patients with symptomatic hyponatremia: rapid intermittent bolus versus slow continuous infusion of hypertonic saline. The study found no significant difference in the incidence of overcorrection or presence of symptoms between the two strategies. The second presenter discussed the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Two studies were presented, one showing no significant improvement in neurologic outcomes with pre-hospital TXA administration, and the other showing a reduction in mortality and better functional outcomes with TXA in isolated severe TBI patients. The third presenter reviewed a study on the use of beta blockers in patients with TBI. The study found no significant difference in in-hospital mortality or functional outcomes between the beta blocker and control groups. However, a subgroup analysis showed a significant benefit in isolated severe TBI patients. Overall, the presenters highlighted the need for further research in these areas to better understand the role of these interventions in patient care.

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Pharmacology, Quality and Patient Safety, 2021

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"The Journal Club: Spotlight on Pharmacy webcast series focuses on pharmacy topics. This event is held on the third Friday of each month and features lively discussion and in-depth presentations on the latest research.

Follow the conversation at #SCCMCPPJC."

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Content Type Webcast

Knowledge Area Pharmacology

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Associate

Tag Fluids Resuscitation Management

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Year 2021

Keywords

journal club spotlight

SALSA trial

hyponatremia

TXA

traumatic brain injury

neurologic outcomes

mortality

functional outcomes

beta blockers

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