This Pharm So Hard episode titled “Pulse Check! Kyle Stupca’s Study on Esmolol & Dose-Capped Epi” is a deep dive into the innovative research conducted by Kyle Stupca on emergency cardiac care. The episode hosted by Jimmy Pruitt aims to explore Stupca’s groundbreaking study which focuses on the use of Esmolol and dose-capped epinephrine in treating life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias like ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. The discussion covers Stupca’s personal journey and motivations in emergency medicine research, delves into the specifics of his study’s methodology, findings, and the challenges faced during research. A significant part of the episode is dedicated to discussing the practical implications of these findings for emergency cardiac care and envisaging the future of this field with unlimited research resources. This episode is designed to enlighten healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists and physicians, about the evolving role of pharmacology in emergency medical scenarios, emphasizing the critical impact of research in this domain.
