Unveiling Breakthroughs in Post-resuscitation Supportive Care for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survivors: A Narrative Review.

Survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) experience significant mortality rates and neurological impairment, potentially attributed to the hypoxic-ischemic injury sustained amid the cardiac arrest episode. Post-resuscitation care plays a crucial role in determining outcomes for survivors of OHCA. Supportive therapies have proven to be influential in shaping these outcomes.

Beta-Blockers and Their Current Role in Maternal and Neonatal Health: A Narrative Review of the Literature.

Beta-blockers are a class of medications that act on beta-adrenergic receptors and are categorized as cardio-selective and non-selective. They are principally used to treat cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and arrhythmias. Beta-blockers have also been used to treat non-cardiogenic indications in non-pregnant individuals and the pediatric population.

Hospital pharmacy response to the COVID-19 pandemic: experience from a regional referral center in the United Arab Emirates.

Background: The recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The healthcare systems, including pharmacies, faced unique challenges, such as managing  an overwhelming patient influx, clinical workforce management, transitioning to remote or online work, medication procurement and several others. The purpose of this study is to describe our hospital pharmacy's experience dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and to present solutions to the challenges that arose.