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ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast

ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast

Adis Keric

ER-Rx is a podcast dedicated to informing emergency room/ intensive care unit physicians, residents, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, and nurses on appropriate and optimal use of medications. This podcast will provide laid-back, fun, useful information in easily digestible portions. Tune in each week as we review recently-published guidelines and studies, answer medication-related questions, present "Grand Rounds" on a wide variety of clinical topics, and enjoy "An Expert Talks" where we invite guests outside of the pharmacy department to discuss a critical topic. Our host, Dr. Adis Keric, is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and a Board Certified Critical Care pharmacist who currently works in the emergency room and intensive care units at a large, level I trauma center. Adis has more than 8 years of hospital pharmacy experience, including 2 years of residency. He acts as a PGY-1 and PGY-2 critical care pharmacy residency preceptor in the emergency room, surgical intensive care unit, medical intensive care unit, and the neurocritical care unit. He is also a preceptor for local pharmacy students and is heavily involved in the research aspect of the pharmacy residency programs at his site.

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ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast - Episode 20- Cyanide: toxicology and antidotes
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08/25/20 • 9 min

In this Mini Grand Rounds episode, we discuss cyanide toxicology and management, including antidotes.
References:
Holstege CP, Isom GE, Kirk MA. Cyanide and hydrogen sulfide. Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies 9th edition: 1678-1688. McGraw-Hill; New York: 2011

Cyanide. Hennepin Regional Poison Center Treatment Guidelines. Minnesota Poison Control System. Accessed 11/20/2017

Lawson-Smith P, Jansen EC, Hyldegaard O. Cyanide intoxication as part of smoke inhalation- a review on diagnosis and treatment from the emergency perspective. Scand J of Trauma, Resus, and Emerg Med. 2011; 19: 14

Hall AH, Saiers J, Baud Frederic. Which cyanide antidote? Crit Rev in Tox. 2009; 39(7): 541-552

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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Find ER-Rx:
- On Instagram: @ERRxPodcast
- On the website: errxpodcast.com
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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Days away from Halloween, we discuss a few common ER superstitions. Are they actually legit? Or do you belive the data? Your call.
References:
Brookfield CR, Phillips PPJ, Shorten RJ. Q fever- the superstition of avoiding the word “quiet” as a coping mechanism: randomized controlled non-inferiority trial. BMJ. 2019; 367: 16446

Lamb JN, Howard AJ, Marciniak J. Does the word ‘quiet’ really make things busier? RCS Bull. 2017; 99: 133-136

Exadaktylos AK, Sclabas G, Siegenthaler A, et al. Friday the 13th and full-moon: the "worst case scenario" or only superstition? Am J Emerg Med. 2001; 19(4): 319-20

Zargar M, Khaji A, Kaviani A, et al. The full moon and admission to emergency rooms. Indian J Med Sci. 2004; 58(5): 191-195

Walling HW. Actual versus perceived workload for house officers: black cloud looming? Ann Intern Med. 2004; 140 (10): 847-848
Disclaimer:
The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Find ER-Rx:
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- On the website: errxpodcast.com
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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast - Episode 5- Subcutaneous neostigmine for Ogilvie's Syndrome
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05/15/20 • 10 min

In this episode, we look into the pharmacological treatment of Ogilvie's Syndrome using subcutaneous neostigmine. Please remember to subscribe to our podcast and leave us feedback!
References:
Lopez Valle RG, Godoy FL. Neostigmine for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction: a meta-analysis. Annals of Medicine and Surgery. 2014; 3: 60-64

Bernardi MP, et al. Acute and chronic pseudo-obstruction: a current update. ANZ J Surg. 2015; 85: 709-714

Vogel JD, et al. Clinical practice guidelines for colon volvulus and acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. Dis Colon Rectum. 2016; 59: 589-600

Kram B, et al. Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous neostigmine for ileus, acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, or refractory constipation. Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 2018; 52(6): 505-512.

Frankel, et al. Subcutaneous neostigmine appears safe and effective for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. ANZ J Surg; 2019: https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.15265

Naveed M, et al. American society for gastrointestinal endoscopy guideline on the role of endoscopy in the management of acute colonic pseudo-obstruction and colonic volvulus. Gastrointest Endosc. 2020; 91: 228-235

Sgouros SN, et al. Effect of polyethylene glycol electrolyte balanced solution on patients with acute colonic pseudo obstruction after resolution of colonic dilation: a prospective, randomised, placebo controlled trial. Gut; 2006: 55: 638–42

Neostigmine. In UpToDate. Waltham, MA.: UpToDate; 2020. www.uptodate.com. Accessed May 14, 2020.
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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on beha

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Find ER-Rx:
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- On the website: errxpodcast.com
- On YouTube
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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast - Episode 14- SARS-CoV-2 antibody test

Episode 14- SARS-CoV-2 antibody test

ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast

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07/14/20 • 6 min

What does a negative or positive antibody test mean? Should it change our behavior? Do we have to view the results in the setting of where we are located? Tune in this week!
References:
Interim guidelines for COVID-19 antibody testing. CDC. May 23, 2020. Accessed July 7, 2020.

Abbott ARCHITECT SARS-CoV-2 IgG Instructions for Use. H14806R01. April 2020

Bryan A, Pepper G, Wener MH, et al. Performance characteristics of the Abbott Architect SARS-CoV-2 IgG assay and seroprevalence testing in Idaho. J Clin Microbiol. 2020; 00941-20
Frasier SL. Coronavirus antibody tests have a mathematical pitfall. Scientific American. 2020; 323(1): 12-13
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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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- On Instagram: @ERRxPodcast
- On the website: errxpodcast.com
- On YouTube
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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast - Episode 1- Introduction to ER-Rx

Episode 1- Introduction to ER-Rx

ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast

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04/28/20 • 1 min

A brief introduction to our podcast and our host. Please check out our website (ERRxpodcast.com) and subscribe to our channel!
Disclaimer:
The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Find ER-Rx:
- On Instagram: @ERRxPodcast
- On the website: errxpodcast.com
- On YouTube
Disclaimer:

The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast - Episode 16- "HALT" the use of TXA in GI bleeds?
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07/28/20 • 7 min

This week, we review the "HALT-IT" trial. Will you routinely give your patients TXA (tranexamic acid) in the setting of GI bleeds after reading this study?
References:
Roberts I, Shakur-Still H, Afolabi A, et al. Effects of a high-dose 24-h infusion of tranexamic acid on death and thromboembolic events in patients with acute gastrointestinal bleeding (HALT-IT): an international randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2020; 395: 1927-36
Shakur H, Roberts I, Fawole B, et al. Effect of early tranexamic acid administration on mortality, hysterectomy, and other morbidities in women with post-partum haemorrhage (WOMAN): an international, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2017; 389: 2105–16
Shakur H, Roberts I, Bautista R, et al. Effects of tranexamic acid on death, vascular occlusive events, and blood transfusion in trauma patients with significant haemorrhage (CRASH-2): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2010; 376: 23–32
Disclaimer:
The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Find ER-Rx:
- On Instagram: @ERRxPodcast
- On the website: errxpodcast.com
- On YouTube
Disclaimer:

The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast - Episode 13- "Clot Busters:" Part 2: Cardiac arrest
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07/07/20 • 10 min

In Part 2 of 2 of our "Mini Grand Rounds" series, we discuss the use of thrombolytics in the setting of cardiac arrest and wrap it up with our final recommendations.
References:
Lederer W, Lichtenberger C, Pechlaner C, et al. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator during cardiopulmonary resuscitation in 108 patients with out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2001; 50(1): 71-76
Abu-Laban RB, Christenson JM, Innes GD, et al. Tissue plasminogen activator in cardiac arrest with pulseless electrical activity. N Engl J Med 2002; 346: 1522-8
Comess KA, DeRook FA, Russell ML, et al. The incidence of pulmonary embolism in unexplained sudden cardiac arrest with pulseless electrical activity. Am J Med 2000; 109: 351-6
Courtney DM, Kline JA. Prospective use of a clinical decision rule to identify pulmonary embolism as likely cause of outpatient cardiac arrest. Resuscitation 2005; 65: 57-64
Neumar RW, Otto CWL MS, Kronik SI, et al. Part 8: Adult advanced cardiovascular life support: 2010 American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Circulation 2010; 122: S729-67
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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Find ER-Rx:
- On Instagram: @ERRxPodcast
- On the website: errxpodcast.com
- On YouTube
Disclaimer:

The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Oral antibiotics can be an option for gram negative bacteremias, but what's the data for their use in treating staph aureus bacteremias?
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References:
All references for Episode 88 are found on my Read by QxMD collection

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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast - Episode 36- Do we have to correct hyperglycemia in the ER?
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12/17/20 • 7 min

Is routine correction of hyperglycemia in the ER necessary? And if so, which agents and routes are recommended? Find out this week!
References:
Driver BE, Olives TD, Bischof, JE, et al. Discharge glucose is not associated with short-term adverse outcomes in emergency department patients with moderate to severe hyperglycemia. Ann Emerg Med. 2016; 68 (6): 697- 705

Munoz C, Villanueva G, Fogg L, et al. Impact of a subcutaneous insulin protocol in the emergency department: rush emergency department hyperglycemia intervention (REDHI). J of Emerg Med. 2008; 40 (5): 493-498.

Koscal LJ, Weeda ER, Matuskowitz AJ, Weant KA. Intravenous insulin for the management of non-emergent hyperglycemia in the emergency department. Am J Emerg Med. 2020
Disclaimer:
The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Find ER-Rx:
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- On the website: errxpodcast.com
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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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This week, we review our medical group's experiences with using ECMO for refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Is this the future?
References:
Bartos JA, Frascone RJ, Conterato M, et al. The Minnesota mobile extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation consortium for treatment of out-of-hospital refractory ventricular fibrillation: program description, performance, and outcomes. EClinicalMedicine. 2020; 3 (26)

Yannopoulos D, Bartos J, Raveendran G, et al. Advanced reperfusion strategies for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and refractory ventricular fibrillation (ARREST); a phase 2, single centre, open-label, randomized controlled trial. Lancet. 2020; 396 (10265): P1807-1816
Disclaimer:
The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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Find ER-Rx:
- On Instagram: @ERRxPodcast
- On the website: errxpodcast.com
- On YouTube
Disclaimer:

The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.

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How many episodes does ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast have?

ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast currently has 94 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Critical Care, Nurse, Medicine, Physician, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 93- An Expert Talks: Managing Hyperglycemia in the ER' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast is 12 minutes.

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Episodes of ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast are typically released every 8 days.

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The first episode of ER-Rx: An ER + ICU Podcast was released on Apr 28, 2020.

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