Pharmacists caring for the critically ill must consider a multitude of complex issues. Ensuring appropriate medication therapy requires incorporation of many different factors such as advances in technology, drug shortages, or patient specific variables. Additionally, pharmacists are highly qualified to contribute to the medical literature and must understand research principles as well as clinical application of study findings. The second book in ACCP’s new Critical Care Self-Assessment Program (CCSAP) presents key reviews of matters related to medication administration and critical care research.

Medication Administration/Critical Care Research has 10.5 available continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credits. The book was developed under the leadership of Faculty Panel Chair Joseph M. Swanson, Pharm.D., BCPS.

The first module (Medication Administration I) deals with pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes encountered in the critically ill patient, as well as how pharmacogenomics will play a crucial role in future care. The module also reviews how technology has impacted the treatment of critically ill patients, with a focus on what pharmacists need to know to provide appropriate care. Finally, it addresses concerns relating to medication safety, drug shortages, and quality assurance.

The second module (Critical Care Research I) focuses on important research topics. The module covers challenges and limitations pharmacists face when trying to conduct research. It addresses issues with ethics, the institutional review board, and recruitment. Finally, the module reviews the interpretation and application of the published literature.

Each CCSAP release includes two full-color online formats: (1) interactive PDFs you can save to your desktop or print; and (2) an e-media version you can view on an e-reader, tablet, iOS or Android smart phone.

CCSAP chapters are fully referenced, with online links to literature compilers such as PubMed. In addition, hypertext links provide ready access to clinical practice guidelines, official recommendations, and patient assessment tools. Graphic features focus on pivotal studies, patient care scenarios, and take-home points that can be readily integrated into clinical practice. Multimedia elements such as video and MP3 audio files enhance learning.

Publisher: ACCP, 150 pages, May 2016; ISBN-13: 978-1-939862-31-0

• Release date: May 16, 2016
• BCCCP credit expiration date: September 15, 2016
• ACPE credit expiration date: May 14, 2019
• Table of Contents
• Sample Chapter
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