In this week’s episode I’m talking you through a potent medication used in the critical care setting to treat severe hypotension that has not responded to fluids. And that, my friends, is norepinephrine (brand name Levophed). Using the Straight A Nursing DRRUGS framework, we’ll dive into the need-to-know info so you can feel confident in clinical, on the job ... Show More
Jul 23
Bulletproof Medication Administration - ENCORE! #76
All nursing schools teach you the five rights of medication administration as a key component in keeping your patients safe, but if you want to take it further to understand all the factors that go into giving medication safely, this episode is for you. In this podcast episode, I ... Show More
30m 39s
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Contributor:</strong> Travis Barlock MD</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Three categories of pressors: inopressors, pure vasoconstrictors, and inodilators</p> </li> < ... Show More
