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standardized, structured approach to identifying drug-related problems in the ICU

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FASTHUG-MAIDENS

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F is for

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F is for Feeding

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Patients in the ICU may receive nutrition by a variety of methods, such as

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parenteral nutrition, tube feeding, sips of fluids, diet as tolerated, and no oral intake.

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This variety means there are severa

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opportunities to optimize drug therapy, such as changing medications to the oral route from the parenteral route or vice versa,

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sustained-release medications administered in a form

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cannot be crushed

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alternative dosage form,

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liquid formulation or an immediate-release form, could be recom- mended to achieve equivalent total daily doses

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If the patient is not tolerating enteral feeding and is experiencing high gastric residual volumes,

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Prokinetic agents such as metoclopramide or erythromycin

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possibility of an interaction between a drug and a nutritional formulation administered by feeding tube that might affect

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absorption of the drug

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For patients receiving parenteral nutrition, the pharmacist can monitor

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laboratory parameters

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A is for

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A is for Analgesia

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Pain can be readily assessed with a

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pain scale, and the patient’s level of pain should be checked routinely

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the patient’s situation and make suggestions about the most appropriate method for delivering analgesic medications, such as

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infusions,
regularly scheduled intermittent doses,
or longer-acting forms combined with as-needed doses.

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S is for

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S is for Sedation

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The most common type of sedative used in the ICU is

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benzodiazepines, including drugs such as midazolam and lorazepam

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only short-term sedation.

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propofol

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longer-term sedation

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benzodiazepines

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checked routinely

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For A

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The pharmacist should assess each patient daily

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For S

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T is for

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T is for Thromboembolic prophylaxis

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critically ill patients may not be receiving chemical thromboembolic prophylaxis

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because of certain medical conditions (e.g., intracranial or active gastrointestinal bleeding)

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For ill how cannot tak T what should ph do

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plan for the timing of initiation of appropriate thromboembolic prophylactic medications

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The various types of prophylactic therapy include

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low-molecular-weight heparins, unfractionated heparin, sequential compression devices, and intravascular filters.

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H is for

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H is for Hyperactive or Hypoactive delirium

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Untreated delirium can lead to

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an increased length of stay in the ICU, as well as increases in costs, morbidity, and mortality

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Tools such as for HeHeHeHe

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Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist9 or the Confusion Assessment Method

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Treatments involving for HeHeHeHe

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supportive and environmental measure and pharmacological intervention with an
antipsychotic and routinely assess

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U is for

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U is for stress Ulcer prophylaxis

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risk of stress ulcers

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receiving mechanical ventilation

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most commonly used agents for

this indication for U

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histamine receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors.

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Once the patient’s condition improves and

there is no longer a risk of stress ulcers

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prophylactic agent can be discontinued

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G is for

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G is for Glucose control

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the blood glucose concentration of an ICU patient may fluctuate

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glucocorticoids, propofol, and atypical antipsychotics.

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M is for

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M is for Medication reconciliation

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What ph should do for M

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reviewing medications that the patient was receiving before
admission and deciding which drugs need to be restarted

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Ideally, medication reconciliation is performed

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upon admission and before discharge.

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medications taken before admission are not restarted

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acute medical conditions preclude their use

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dentifying discontinued medications for which there is a high risk of experiencing withdrawal symptoms

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benzodiazepines and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).14 Typically, these medications should be restarted

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A is for

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A is for Antibiotics or Anti-infective

agents

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pharmacists can play a crucial role in antimi- crobial

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stewardship selecting the optimal antimicrobial agent and de-escalating treatment once culture and susceptibility results are available

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I is for

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I is for Indications for medications

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D is for

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D is for drug Dosing

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renal and hepatic function may

fluctuate frequently

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For D

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pharmacist is in an ideal position to

suggest dose adjustments based on

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clinical parameters

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adjust doses as the patient’s condition begins to improve,

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prevent underdosing.

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E is for

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E is for Electrolytes, hematology, and other

laboratory tests

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N is for

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N is for No drug interactions, allergies,

duplication, or side effects

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S is for

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S is for Stop dates

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drugs that may require a

stop or reassessment date include (but are not limited to)

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corticosteroids and anti-infective agents

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Benefit

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essential aspects
of pharmaceutical care are met consistently.

reduce anxiety and apprehension among pharmacists not familiar with the ICU setting by providing a
stepwise approach to identifying drug-related problem

good teaching tool for hospital pharmacy
students and residents with little or no ICU experience