SCCM Resource Library-May Journal Club_ Spotlight on Pharmacy (2025)

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In this webcast from the Journal Club Spotlight on Pharmacy, Kaitlyn DeHoff introduces three presenters discussing recent studies on critical care pharmacy topics. Ben Arends presents research on prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) vs. frozen plasma for coagulopathic bleeding in cardiac surgery, highlighting PCC’s potential to reduce the need for blood transfusions without increased adverse events. Danielle Wojcik reviews a study on inhaled sedation with sevoflurane in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), concluding that intravenous propofol was more effective and safer, with fewer ventilator-free days and lower 90-day survival for sevoflurane. Lastly, Deanna Farrella discusses a study comparing ketamine vs. fentanyl boluses in septic shock patients, finding ketamine had favorable hemodynamic effects but highlighting the need for further clinical trials for efficacy. Each presentation includes audience polling on the use of these therapies, reflecting general unfamiliarity or skepticism regarding newer applications like sevoflurane sedation and ketamine in critical care setups. The presenters offer nuanced discussions on efficacy, safety, and applicability, indicating both practical insights and the need for further research.

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Pharmacology, Pulmonary, Sepsis, 2025

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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. Registered attendees receive complimentary access to the webcast for one year.

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Content Type Webcast

Knowledge Area Pharmacology

Knowledge Area Pulmonary

Knowledge Area Sepsis

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Analgesia and Sedation

Tag Anticoagulation

Tag Shock

Year 2025

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Webcast

Pharmacology

Pulmonary

Sepsis

Analgesia and Sedation

Anticoagulation

Shock

2025

Professional

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critical care pharmacy

prothrombin complex concentrate

cardiac surgery

inhaled sedation

acute respiratory distress syndrome

ketamine

septic shock

clinical trials

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