I was recently asked what I thought about FEIBA as a reversal agent for warfarin or dabigatran related bleeds.  At first, I was as excited about FEIBA as the individuals who asked me my opinion of the drug for this use. A prothombin complex concentrate that had active factor VII? In effect, a four factor PCC product available in the US? A small study suggesting it effectively lowers supratherapeutic INRs?[1] Sign me up!But then I [...]

Welcome to the ED PharmD blog!My name is Craig Cocchio and I am an emergency medicine pharmacist.  I've created this blog to accomplish a few goals.1- To describe the activities of pharmacists practicing in the emergency department2- Share the experiences and knowledge of an established emergency medicine pharmacy team3- Create an open forum for discussion of all things emergency medicine, of course, focusing on medications4- Complement the various (and excellent) emergency medicine and toxicology blogs [...]