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Brandon, PharmD, BCEMP, BCCCP

@edpharmb.bsky.social

Emergency Medicine Pharmacist and PGY-2 RPD. Specializing in Disaster Medicine, street medicine, and tabletop top RPGs. But mostly a dad. Posts and opinions are my own and do not reflect my employer’s nor should be considered as medical advice.

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In 1900, 31% of all deaths were children under the age of 5.  Today it’s 0.7%.  Vaccines, medications, and modern science are the reason why.  Trust the science, it’s been proven to work safely and efficiently time and time again.

In 1900, 31% of all deaths were children under the age of 5. Today it’s 0.7%. Vaccines, medications, and modern science are the reason why. Trust the science, it’s been proven to work safely and efficiently time and time again.

04.09.2025 00:07 — 👍 20211    🔁 7009    💬 447    📌 289
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Pharmacy ED nerd vibes

03.07.2025 14:13 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task – MIT Media Lab  This study explores the neural and behavioral consequences of LLM-assisted essay writing. Participants were divided into three groups: LLM, Search Engine…

While the new generation of learners may lean on the convenience of AI, there’s a cost:

www.media.mit.edu/publications...

25.06.2025 16:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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They can’t see you if they’re unconscious #barbariansolutions

24.06.2025 13:30 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A day late but still fun for those RPGxProtest friends!

15.06.2025 15:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The AMA is taking a stand, where are the pharmacy organizations?

www.biospace.com/policy/ama-c...

Full resolution:
www.ama-assn.org/system/files...

14.06.2025 04:07 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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The start of my MCI journey when I was a resident.

12.06.2025 13:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A good article from the APA and ways healthcare professionals can assist:

www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/reso...

09.06.2025 10:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Preparing for, Protecting Against, and Treating Tear Gas and Other Chemical Irritant Exposure: A Protestor’s Guide - PHR Deceptively known as “less-lethal,” these weapons can in fact cause severe injuries and even death when used with excessive force. Physicians for Human Rights has worked extensively on the health impa...

Not sure who might need this but reposting again in case it might be relevant somewhere:

phr.org/our-work/res...

08.06.2025 18:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Horrific.

One figure burned into my brain from pulm fellowship is the relationship between inhaled steroid use and MORTALITY in asthma.

Inadequate access to inhaled steroids will cause people to suffocate to death. #EMIMCC

03.06.2025 21:09 — 👍 73    🔁 28    💬 6    📌 2
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Reviewers & Asst. Editors wanted for the Journal of Acute Care Pharmacotherapy! 🚨

Contribute your expertise in EM, ID, Peds, Tox & more. First board meeting soon—apply today:
👉 empharmacists.org/interest-for...

#Pharmacy #AcuteCare #JACP #MedicalPublishing

07.05.2025 20:51 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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A body bag can save your life: a novel method of cold water immersion for heat stroke treatment Non‐exertional heat stroke is a life‐threatening condition characterized by passive exposure to high ambient heat, a core body temperature of 40°C (104°F) or greater, and central nervous system dysfun...

Just a reminder of some cost-effective, easy techniques to use as we face high heat this summer!

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

21.05.2025 20:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Interested in a PGY-2 in Emergency Medicine Pharmacy? Like a fast paced level 1 trauma center environment with a focus on Mass Casualty and Disaster Medicine? Reach out and let me know! ORMC had our initial match fall through so now’s the opportunity! #pharmacyresidency #scramble #emergencymedicine

23.04.2025 16:14 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Lurking in the shadows…where it’s dark… finally picked it up after hearing about it so much on @slyflourish.com I just had to see what it’s all about… #shadowdarkrpg

22.04.2025 00:42 — 👍 29    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

The slower the better, but usually the nurse ends up just putting it in a bag and running it free instead of waiting the 3-5

14.04.2025 03:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

IV push rate, especially with the cephalosporins seems to impact the N/V rate significantly! Since we’ve changed to IV push we’ve had to use a lot more ondansetron

11.04.2025 19:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Time for the annual mass casualty drill! When RPGs and medicine collide it’s time for MedLARP.

10.04.2025 13:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Reversal of Factor Xa Inhibitor-Related Intracranial... : Critical Care Medicine rvational study of patients with apixaban or rivaroxaban-related ICrH who received andexanet or PCCs between January 1, 2015, and March 31, 2023. A predefined sensitivity analysis excluding patients w...

At long last - the incredible effort of the @neurocritical.bsky.social Pharmacy Section Study Group FIX-ICH is published!

Honored to have been a small part of this incredible effort

journals.lww.com/ccmjournal/f...

06.04.2025 12:31 — 👍 3    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 0

I prefer physical for anything I’m using at the table, it’s easier to book mark, make notes in, and show (for pictures). However, for idea generation and to explore systems that I may not play, digital reigns supreme on space and cost.

09.04.2025 11:38 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Any ED RPh looking for a Florida job?

07.04.2025 15:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Some great speakers lined up today!

05.04.2025 15:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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"Know Your Protest Rights.
You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

Black graphic with text: "Know Your Protest Rights. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney-no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents.
If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

Dark blue background with text: "Know Your Rights When Interacting With Immigration Agents. If you’re in a public space, you can ask if you're free to leave. If so, you can calmly walk away.You have the right to remain silent, even if you’re arrested. You do not have to discuss your immigration status with anyone. If you’re arrested, you can say that you wish to remain silent until speaking with a lawyer.You have the right to refuse consent to a search.If you have valid immigration documents, you’re required to show them. Never provide fake documents.You have the right to record your interaction with immigration agents as long as you do not interfere.If you’re at home, you do not have to open the door. ICE agents may not enter unless they have a warrant signed by a judge (have them slip it under the door). If they force their way in, do not resist, but you can remain silent."Know Your Rights. White ACLU logo.

If you're protesting this weekend, know your rights when interacting with law enforcement, including immigration agents.

04.04.2025 22:47 — 👍 4409    🔁 2804    💬 38    📌 88
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Generations of EM residents in Vegas!

04.04.2025 21:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Society of Emergeny Medicne Pharmacists Advancing Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Practice

empharmacists.org Join the organization For Us, By Us!

04.04.2025 20:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Find an amphibian out of place at the Rio? Win your prizes at @emprx25.bsky.social event at the Rio!

04.04.2025 00:12 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Heading to EmpoweRx in Vegas?

Leave the suit. Pack the sneakers.
This is a conference built for comfort, community, and connection. We look forward to seeing you soon!

#EMPRX25 #EMRx #PharmacyLeadership #EmergencyMedicinePharmacists #PharmSoHard #ComfortOverCorporate

01.04.2025 15:45 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
TTRPGs for Trans Rights - Ohio by Rue (ilananight) and 225 others TTRPGs for Trans Rights - Ohio: 467 items for $5.00

TTRPGS for a cause! $5 alone is worth it for the excellent Apocalypse Frame: itch.io/b/2946/ttrpg...

01.04.2025 01:19 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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“You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”

Black graphic with text “You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status.”

If you’re protesting this weekend, know your rights.

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