“Sulfa” allergies are a commonly listed allergen. Each time we see this, we have to mentally or physically review the list of medications that contain “sulfa” as the many are not intuitive. Here, we evaluate whether non-antibiotic “sulfa” containing medications are safe to give those in patients with previous reactions to “sulfa” antibiotics.

Joanne C Routsolias, PharmD, RN, BCPS

The presentation of patients with peritonsillar abscesses can range from uncomfortable to respiratory distress and failure. Although antibiotics and I&D will result in definitive management of the process, both require time. Thankfully, the administration of steroids is one thing that can buy you time. Here, our emergency department clinical pharmacist and a student pharmacist review a pharmacologic method of protecting a patient’s airway in those with PTAs.

Aonyea Spinks-Boykins, P4 Pharmacy Student, MWU Doctor Pharmacy Candidate and Joanne Routsolias, PharmD

Thiamine repletion for patient’s with alcohol use disorder is a low-cost, high-reward intervention. Studies have found if an ED physician does not start thiamine, patient’s admitted for a complication of alcohol use are less likely to receive thiamine on their admission. Here, our emergency department clinical pharmacist and a student pharmacist review dosing of thiamine for those with alcohol use disorder

Aonyea Spinks-Boykins, P4 Pharmacy Student, MWU Doctor Pharmacy Candidate and Joanne Routsolias, PharmD