Medications utilized in rapid sequence intubation vary in preference and dosing in special populations. This podcast episode focuses on RSI in obese patients.
SPEAKERS
Dr. L. Hunter Reese is an emergency medicine clinical pharmacy specialist practicing at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and completed his PGY1 residency at MetroHealth. Following residency, Dr. Reese worked to establish clinical pharmacy services in the MetroHealth emergency department. His professional interests include antimicrobial stewardship, sepsis, and antithrombotic reversal. Dr. Reese is a member of the ASHP Emergency Care Section Advisory Group.
Vicki Basalyga, PharmD MAS, BCPS, BCPPS is the Director of Member Relations for the Clinical Specialists and Scientists at ASHP. In addition to her Director role, Vicki assists in clinical policy development as the Secretary for the Council on Therapeutics, serves as a representative for ASHP on numerous national clinical initiatives and works with members to create essential tools and resources for leaders, practitioners and educators.