Know How You Can Help During a Code Blue

December 2022

More techs will assist pharmacists during “code blue” responses, or cardiopulmonary emergencies.

It’s because there’s increased error risk in this critical situation...and for efficiency, since meds are needed urgently.

Become familiar with what happens during a code blue (chest compressions, defibrillation, etc)...and how to be most helpful.

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Table of Contents

EHRs Limit Safety Risks When EHRs Go Down Unexpectedly
CPR Know How You Can Help During a Code Blue
Practice Be Aware of Benefits of Rounding Certain Med Doses
Liver Disease Think of Terlipressin as Similar to Vasopressin
Practice Keep Your Pharmacy “Inspection-Ready”
Lice Comb Through Head Lice Treatments
Education and Training Be Ready to Navigate Challenges With Trainees
Antidepressants Watch for Auvelity, a New Combo Rx for Depression
Gastroenterology Avoid Mix-Ups With Meds for Gastroparesis