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Brian L Erstad, PharmD

Professor; Assistant Department Head, Pharmacy Practice & Science

Department:
Pharmacy Practice and Science

Primary Phone:
(520) 694-5600
Secondary Phone:
(520) 626-4289
Fax:
(520) 626-4063

E-mail:

Location:
Pharmacy 000108

Bio / Research:

In addition to serving as a preceptor for students and residents at University Medical Center, Dr. Erstad is a member of the nutritional support team. His research interests are related to critical care medicine and include infectious diseases, pain control and colloid therapy.

Dr. Erstad is past-president of the Arizona Society of Hospital Pharmacists. He is course coordinator for the third-year pharmacy course, clinical pharmacotherapeutics.

Dr. Erstad is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist, a fellow of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists and a member of Phi Lambda Sigma.

Education:

BS, South Dakota State University, 1976
PharmD, University of Arizona, 1987

Honors and Awards:
1992 Educator of the Year Award, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

1993 Received "Crystal Apple" award from graduating class of 1993, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

1994 Educator of the Year Award, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

1994 Received "Exceptional Pharmacy Mentor" award from the graduating class of 1994, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

1994 Received "Innovations in Teaching" award by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP); one of three portfolios selected for presentation at a special session of the AACP Annual Meeting; provided $1,200 stipend.

1995-1996 One of eight health science educators (first pharmacist) selected by committee for "Dean's Teaching Scholars Program" which "is one of the most prestigious recognitions of teaching skills and dedication at the Health Sciences Center."

1996 Presented teaching award by graduating class of 1996 (Senior Dinner), College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

1998 Presented teaching award by graduating class of 1998 (Senior Dinner), College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

1998 Educator of the Year Award, College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

1998 Faculty Excellence in Pharmacy Award, presented by the Arizona Pharmacy Association at the Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona

1999 Outstanding Instructor and Preceptor by graduating class of 1999 (Senior Dinner), College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

2000 Certificate of Appreciation from Mortar Board National Honor Society for "Outstanding Contribution and Dedication" to students, Tucson, Arizona

Publications:

Erstad BL. Technology Report: Serum Albumin (author of peer-reviewed monograph, total document 56 pages). UHC Technology Advancement Center, September 1992.

Vermeulen LC, et al. Technology Assessment: Albumin, nonprotein colloid, and crystalloid solutions. UHC Technology Advancement Center, December, 1993.

Yim JM et al. Technology report: results of the UHC albumin and nonprotein colloid solutions multicenter technology use surveillance (exercise participant and contributing reviewer) UHC Technology Advancement Center, November 1994

Erstad, BL, Grant K. ASHP Therapeutic Guidelines on Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis (Project Coordinator). Amer J Health-Syst Pharm 1999;56:347-79

Chapters in Scholarly Books and Monographs
Erstad BL. Antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgical patients. In: Greene HL, Johnson WP, Maricic MJ, eds. Decision Making in Internal Medicine. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1993:522-3.

Erstad BL. Use and monitoring of aminoglycoside antibiotics. In: Greene HL, Johnson WP, Maricic MJ, eds. Decision Making in Internal Medicine. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1993: 528-9.

Freeman C, Erstad BL. Use and evaluation of serum drug levels. In: Greene HL, Johnson WP, Maricic MJ, eds. Decision Making in Internal Medicine. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1993: 530-1.

Erstad BL, Freeman C. Nonsurgical antimicrobial prophylaxis. In: Greene HL, Johnson WP, Maricic MJ, eds. Decision Making in Internal Medicine. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1993: 520-1.

Erstad BL. Hypovolemic Shock. In: Pharmacotherapy: A Patient-Focused Approach. Norwalk, CT: Appleton & Lange, (book being compiled now; I have written my chapter).

Erstad BL. Hypovolemic Shock. In: DiPiro et al, eds. Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. 4th edition (also published in Pharmacotherapy Handbook, 2nd edition). Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 1999:408-421.

Erstad BL. Hypovolemic Shock. In: Schwinghammer TL, ed. Phamacotherapy Casebook: A Patient-Focused Approach (and Instructor's Guide). Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange, 2000: 65-6 (Guide 67-9). New case (not a revision)
Refereed Journal Articles (only last five years)
Nolan PE, Erstad BL, Hoyer GL, Bliss M, Gear K, Marcus FI. Steady-state interaction between amiodarone and phenytoin in normal subjects. Am J Cardiol 1990;65:1252-7.

Erstad BL, Gales BJ, Rappaport WD. The use of albumin in clinical practice. Arch Int Med 1991;151:901-11. (Also requested to abbreviate English version of article for international translation/readership). Erstad BL. Utilizaci¢n de la alb£mina en la practica clinica. Pharmacy Digest 1991;3:10-12.

Daller JA, Erstad BL, Rosado L, Otto C, Putnam CW. Aminophylline antagonizes the neuromuscular blockade of pancuronium but not vecuronium. Crit Care Med 1991;19:983-5.

Erstad BL, Witte CL, Talkington DK. Toxic shock-like syndrome. Pharmacotherapy 1992;12:23-27.

Gales BJ and Erstad BL. Albumin audit results and guidelines for use. J Pharm Technol 1992;8:125-9.

Erstad BL. Massive gastrointestinal bleeding associated with ketorolac administration. J Pharm Practice 1992;5:11-12.

Erstad BL. Dapsone-induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. Clin Pharm 1992;11:800-5 [selected as Grand Rounds article by Editor].

Erstad BL. Serum albumin levels: who needs them? Ann Pharmacother 1992;26:1134-8 [article converted to Spanish edition (Concentraciones de seroalbumina: quien las necesita?) since it was one of "the best" articles "that appeared in our English-language edition."]

Gales BJ, Erstad BL. Adverse reactions to human serum albumin. Ann Pharmacother 1993;27:87-94.

Erstad BL. How to be an effective clerkship or internship preceptor. Am J Hosp Pharm 1993;50:434-9.

Erstad BL, Snyder BA, Kramer T. Epidural, intrathecal, and patient-controlled analgesic use in a university medical center. J Pharm Technol 1993;9:141-3.

Erstad BL, Harlander DK, Daller JA. Hematologic effects of alcohol consumption in trauma patients. Ann Pharmacother 1993;27:889-91.

Erstad BL, Meeks ML. Influence of injection site and route on medication absorption. Hosp Pharmacy 1993;28:853-78.

Erstad BL, Ortmeier BG, Hubbard JH, Judkins DG. Native American trauma at a university medical center. The Provider 1994;19:9-12.

Erstad BL. Fluid replacement therapy. Pharm Times 1994;60:62-73 (accredited C.E. article).

Erstad BL, Campbell DJ, Rollins CJ, Rappaport WD. Albumin and prealbumin concentrations in patients receiving postoperative parenteral nutrition. Pharmacotherapy 1994;14:458-62.

Erstad BL, Lipsy RJ. Adverse gastrointestinal effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. J Pharm Practice 1994;7:144-58.

Erstad BL, Rappaport WD. Subcapsular hematoma following laparoscopic cholecystectomy associated with ketorolac administration. Pharmacotherapy 1994;14:613-5.

Erstad BL, Draugalis JR, Waldrop SM, et al. Patients' perceptions of increased pharmacy contact. Pharmacotherapy 1994:14:724-8.

Erstad BL. A rational approach to the management of acute pain states (part 1). Hosp Formul 1994;29:516-25 (accredited C.E. article).

Erstad BL. A rational approach to the management of acute pain states (part 2). Hosp Formul 1994;29:586-593 (accredited C.E. article).

Erstad BL. Fluid replacement therapy. J Pract Nurs 1994;9:24-33 (revision of fluid resuscitation article for nurses).

Erstad BL. Therapeutic goals in the resuscitation of critically ill patients. Ann Pharmacother 1994;28:1273-84 (accredited C.E. article).

Whipple JK, Quebbeman EJ, Esser MJ, Lewis KS, Gottlieb MS, McKindley DS, Hess M, Boucher BA, Jancik JT, Wesley LC, Erstad BL, Ausman RK. Morphine use in severe injury: a case of homeopathy? Ann Pharmacother (accepted).

Vermeulen LC, Ratko TA, Erstad BL, Brecher ME, Matuszewski KA. A paradigm for consensus: The University Hospital Consortium guidelines for the use of albumin, nonprotein colloid, and crystalloid solutions. Arch Intern Med 1995;155:373-9.

Erstad BL, Murphy JE. Developing critical interaction skills in students: debating clinical pharmacokinetic controversies. Am J Pharm Educ 1994;58:440-5.

Carl JL, Erstad BL, Murphy JE, Slack MK. Infusion syringe device comparison study for medication delivery Am J Hosp Pharm (accepted).

O'Connell H, Erstad BL. Comparison of predicted and measured energy expenditure in mechanically ventilated obese patients J Pharm Technol 1995;11:47-9.

Erstad BL, Cotugno CL. Management of alcohol withdrawal Am J Hosp Pharm 1995;52:697-709.

Kinkade RE, Mathews CT, Draugalis JR, Erstad BL. Evaluation of a computer simulation in a therapeutics case discussion. Am J Pharm Educ 1995;59:147-50.

Erstad BL. An introduction to acute pain assessment and management. Am J Pharm Educ 1995;59:180-4.

Newsom L, Erstad BL, Nakazato PZ, Daller JA. Falsely elevated total calcium concentration in serum associated with iron dextran injection. Pharmacotherapy 1995;15:789-92.

Yim JM, Vermeulen LC, Erstad BL, Matuszewski KA, Burnett DA, Vlasses PH. Albumin and nonprotein colloid solution use in U.S. academic health centers Arch Intern Med (accepted).

Erstad BL, Chopda S, Esser MJ. Prescribing of analgesics in trauma patients. Amer J Ther 1996;3:1-4.

Erstad BL, Grier DG, Scott ME, Esser MJ, Joshi P. Recognition and treatment of ethanol abuse in trauma patients. HEART & LUNG: The Journal of Critical Care (accepted).

Erstad BL, Meeks ML, Chow HH, Rappaport WD, Levinson ML. Intramuscular meperidine administration in elderly postoperative patients. Ann Pharmacother 1997;31:23-8.

Erstad BL, McIntyre K. Prospective, randomized comparison of ampcillin-sulbactam and cefoxitin for diabetic foot infections. Vasc Surg 1997;31:419-25.

Erstad BL, Callahan P, Keller J. Evaluation of practice site learning experience for entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy students. Am J Pharm Educ 1997;61:87-90.

Erstad BL, Camamo JM, Miller MJ, Anthony M. Webber, Fortune J. Impacting cost and appropriateness of stress ulcer prophylaxis at a university medical center. Crit Care Med 1997;25:1678-84.

Erstad BL, Costa CM, Daller JA, Fortune JB. Lack of hematologic effects of recent ethanol ingestion. Amer J Ther 1999;6:229-302.

Erstad BL, Tong T. Evaluation of learning skills development and computer-assisted learning strategies with an orientation program. Am J Pharm Educ 1999;63:182-5.

Erstad BL, Richards H, Rose S, Nakazato P, Fortune J. Influence of twenty-five per cent human serum albumin on total and ionized calcium concentrations in vivo. Crit Care 1999;3:117-21.

Erstad BL. Pharmacoeconomic comparison of an albumin-furosemide complex versus sequential therapy for renal insufficiency. Clinical Therapeutics 1999;21:1380-6.

Erstad BL, Barletta JF, Jacobi J, et al. Survey of stress ulcer prophylaxis. Crit Care 1999;3:145-9.

Erstad BL, Farve JK. Written testing of students in the experimental setting. Amer J Pharm Educ 2000;63:426-9.

Refereed Journal Articles-Scholarly Integration (literature reviews, case reports & literature review)

Erstad BL. Prevention of Amphotericin B Toxicity. Clin Trends Hosp Pharm 1987;1:31-5. 29. Katz M, Erstad B, Rose K. Treatment of severe cryptosporidium-related diarrhea with octreotide in a patient with AIDS. Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1988;22:134-5.

Erstad BL. Sucralfate in the prophylaxis and treatment of stress-induced bleeding. J Pharm Technol 1988;4:138-43.

Katz MD, Erstad BL. Octreotide: review of a new somatostatin analogue. Clin Pharm 1989;8:255-73.

Erstad BL. Severe cardiovascular adverse effects in association with acute, high-dose corticosteroid administration. Drug Intell Clin Pharm 1989;23:1019-23.

Erstad BL, Gales BJ, Rappaport WD. The use of albumin in clinical practice. Arch Int Med 1991;151:901-11. (Also requested to abbreviate English version of article for international translation/readership). Erstad BL. Utilización de la albúmina en la práctica clínica. Pharmacy Digest 1991;3:10-12.

Daller JA, Erstad BL, Rosado L, Otto C, Putnam CW. Aminophylline antagonizes the neuromuscular blockade of pancuronium but not vecuronium. Crit Care Med 1991;19:983-5.. Erstad BL, Witte CL, Talkington DK. Toxic shock-like syndrome. Pharmacotherapy 1992;12:23-27.

Erstad BL. Massive gastrointestinal bleeding associated with ketorolac administration. J Pharm Practice 1992;5:11-12.

Erstad BL. Dapsone-induced methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia. Clin Pharm 1992;11:800-5 [selected as Grand Rounds article by Editor]. Erstad BL. Serum albumin levels: who needs them? Ann Pharmacother 1992;26:1134-8 [article converted to Spanish edition (Concentraciones de seroalbumina: quien las necesita?) since it was one of "the best" articles "that appeared in our English-language edition."]