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ACUTE CARE Resources
Acutely ill patients are some of the most difficult to medically manage. Part of the challenge of caring for these patients includes altered pharmacokinetics often in the setting of multi-system organ failure. Additionally, the medication therapies utilized in these settings can be complex making the use of protocols essential. The resources provided within this section are intended to aid in the care of this unique patient population.

Topic links will connect the user via email to the developer of content.  The form, policy or tool will then be provided by the contact person.

General Information
Websites
Acute Care Journals

Protocols & Order Sets
Alcohol Withdrawal
Analgesia
Cardiac Arrest/Myocardial Infarction
Diabetes/Insulin Therapy
Electrolyte Replacement
Emergency Department Pharmacists
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Pulmonary Hypertension
Renal Failure/Contrast Nephropathy Prevention
Sedation
Sepsis
Stroke
Therapeutic Hypothermia

These resources have been compiled to help PSW members develop programs and protocols for their practices. This page should not be considered an all-encompassing reference on the topic. Specific documents may reflect unique policies, formularies, or laboratory controls and should not be adopted for patient care without a thorough review and evaluation in the context of the user’s patient population and practice site.

Additional aspects of this topic or alternative solutions are welcome and can be submitted to Jeff Fish Acute Care Chapter Editor.

Disclaimer: Use of any website content and/or requested documents is not meant to replace professional judgment. Documents and materials have not been peer reviewed. Pharmacists should always exercise caution and cross reference materials while caring for patients. PSW and the other contributors to this site do not assume legal or other liability for errors made while using this information.