This session will introduce critical care by talking about issues common in most ICU patients, such as glycemic control, DVT and stress ulcer prophylaxis. These are bread and butter topics for ICU pharmacists, but there are ways this may impact you in any practice setting.
Learning objectives
1. Develop a checklist of common drug therapy issues in ICU patients
2. Select appropriate therapy for prophylaxis of stress ulcers
3. Select appropriate therapy for prophylaxis of thromboembolism
4. Identify an appropriate blood glucose range for patients in the ICU