Status epilepticus is a true medical emergency that can lead to severe morbidity and mortality despite appropriate therapy. Rapid and aggressive treatment along with identifying any underlying causes are paramount to successful management and are cornerstones of ED management. This podcast will discuss strategies for the management of status epilepticus and pitfalls in the care of these patients.
SPEAKERS
Daniel Jarrell is a Clinical Pharmacist in emergency medicine at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson. He serves as the program director for the PGY2 emergency medicine residency program at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy/Banner – University Medical Center Tucson. His interests include critical care in the ED, toxicology, and precepting. He currently serves as an active member on the ASHP SAG for EM.
Lance Ray is a Clinical Specialist in Emergency Medicine and PGY2 Residency Program Director at Denver Health. He is affiliate faculty with the Global Emergency Care Initiative and lecturer in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Colorado. He also clinically teaches within the PGY1 - PGY4 year Denver Health Emergency Medicine Physician Residency Program. He has extensive experience in the Emergency Department with previous practice at Texas Health Resources followed by University of Colorado Hospital. His research and clinical interests focus on acute management of arrhythmia and heart failure in the emergency setting. Lance earned his PharmD from the University of Texas College of Pharmacy. He is a member of the ASHP Section Advisory Group for Emergency Medicine, is recipient of several statewide pharmacy teaching awards and has held leadership positions with ASHP and the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Dr. Nikolas Kovacich is the current PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. He obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Colorado and completed his PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency training at Banner-University Medical Center Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. His professional interests include toxicology, cardiology, neurology, and education.