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Name: PANTOPRAZOLE (Pantoloc R ) Classification: proton pump inhibitor (PPI) inhibits the gastric H KATPase enzyme (the proton pump) that is responsible for acid secretion by the parietal cells of the stomach, resulting in increased gastric pH increased gastric pH desired for the prevention of...

Name: OCTREOTIDE (Sandostatin R ) Classification: synthetic octapeptide analogue of naturally occurring somatostatin inhibits pathologically increased secretion of peptides and serotonin produced within the gastroentero-pancreatic (GEP) endocrine system and growth hormone, thus used in pancreatitis...

Name: NITROGLYCERIN (Tridil R ) Classification: vasodilator relaxes arterial and venous smooth muscle to decrease preload with mild afterload reduction; venous effect > arterial decreases pulmonary vascular resistance coronary vasodilation improves ventricular compliance Dose: Infusions: 5mcg/min as...

Name: SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE (Nipride R ) Classification: vasodilator relaxes arterial and venous smooth muscle to decrease afterload and preload; afterload reduction arterial effect > venous decreases pulmonary artery pressure enhanced renal blood flow enhanced coronary blood flow antihypertensive...

Name: NALOXONE (Narcan R ) Classification: narcotic antagonist used in the reversal of narcotic induced respiratory depression has no analgesic properties used for reversal of respiratory depression during epidural narcotic administration low dose naloxone can decrease pruritis associated with...

Name: MORPHINE SULFATE Classification: narcotic analgesic acute and chronic severe pain anginal pain and pain post myocardial infarction decreases preload decreases afterload dilates coronary vessels adjunctive treatment in acute pulmonary edema Dose: Bolus dose: analgesic: 2-5 mg IV direct; repeat...

Dr. Schlachta is known for his clinical expertise in advanced minimally invasive surgery and in particular laparoscopic and computer-assisted surgery for gastrointestinal disease and cancer. His research and clinical expertise has led to a number of Canadian and World surgical firsts. In recognition...

Sheri is responsible for coordinating program development, delivery and evaluation of healthcare training. She is the first point of contact for all customers and coordinates the utilization of CSTAR personnel, equipment and facilities to enable training. Current customer groups include LHSC...

Tammy directs customer enquiries and is CSTAR’s communication link with LHSC staff, physicians and external clients. She is responsible for the delivery of programs such as the ATLS course delivered for the American College of Surgeons, managing CME accreditation applications, managing Cvent (online...

Matthew provides technical leadership, equipment succession planning, coordination and support for CSTAR’s research, education and clinical initiatives.