“…In the ICU, the value of the pharmacist is especially important. Pharmacists obtain medication histories; develop and manage policies and protocols for optimal patient care, drug expenditures, and cost avoidance (i.e., analgesia, anticoagulation, delirium, pharmacokinetic, sedation, and transfusion guidelines); optimize antimicrobial stewardship; respond to resuscitation events; verify accuracy of computerized order entry; educate other ICU personal; assist in discussing treatment modalities with patients and/or families; prospectively evaluate drug therapy; and monitor and identify ADRs [398][399][400][401][402][403][404][405][406][407][408][409][410]. The impact of the clinical pharmacist in the ICU has significantly decreased ADRs, antimicrobial resistance, medication costs, transfusions, hemorrhage, ventilator days, and length of stay.…”