From theory to bedside: Implementation of fluid stewardship in a medical ICU pharmacy practice.

Purpose: Intravenous fluids are the most commonly prescribed medication in the intensive care unit (ICU) and can have a negative impact on patient outcomes if not utilized properly. Fluid stewardship aims to heighten awareness and improve practice in fluid therapy. This report describes a practical construct for implementation of fluid stewardship services and characterizes the pharmacist's role in fluid stewardship practice.

Angiotensin II for Near Drowning: A Case Series.

Unlabelled: This case series describes the effect of angiotensin II administration on hemodynamics in patients with parenchymal lung injury due to submersion injury.

Case Summary: A 33-year-old female and a 72-year-old female were both brought to the emergency department after incidents of near drowning. Upon arrival to the emergency department, both patients were hemodynamically unstable and were eventually intubated for airway protection.