An Evidence-Based Approach to Clinical Decision Making in the ICU
Track:
Sessions
Program Code: 123-L01
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
SPEAKER:
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Brian Erstad, PharmD, Professor, University of Arizona
Dr. Erstad is currently a full Professor and Assistant Department Head in the Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. He is also a Center Investigator for the Center for Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics Research and a co-director for the Arizona Clinical Research Training Program. His clinical responsibilities are performed at University Medical Center. Dr. Erstads research interests pertain to critical care medicine with an emphasis on patient safety and related outcomes research - he has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Erstad was on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and has served on numerous committees and task forces for various organizations including AHRQ, USP, ISPOR, the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Erstad was the first pharmacist to receive the Society of Critical Care Medicines Shubin-Weil Master Clinician/Teacher Excellence in Bedside Teaching Award.
Description
Learning Objectives: Describe the challenges in conducting clinical trials in the ICU setting. Discuss the application of evidence tables to evaluate published research. Explain the challenges of applying systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and consensus guidelines to clinical practice. Identify key articles and guidelines pertaining to medication use in the ICU setting that are likely to affect local prescribing and guideline development.