Description: This presentation will offer a comprehensive review of methylene blue as an adjunctive therapy for early vasoplegic shock. After reviewing the pathophysiology driving shock and the pharmacology of methylene blue, learners will be guided through an assessment of available evidence to establish methylene blue’s place in therapy. 

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Speaker: Harley Anderson, PharmD, PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident- Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc

Objectives: ​​ 

  1. Recognize the pathophysiologic mechanisms responsible for shock.
  2. Describe the pharmacologic mechanism of action of methylene blue in the setting of shock 
    management.
  3. Discuss the evidence that supports the use of methylene blue as an adjunct therapy in 
    early vasoplegic shock.
  4. Identify the practical considerations to be aware of when using methylene blue for shock

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Materials: Feeling Blue-Flyer-Live-11.10.26 Anderson.pdf

Pharmacist UAN: JA0006327-0000-26-001-L01-P

Session date: 
11/10/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
VC-WI St Lukes Stiemke Auditorium and Virtual via Teams Webinar
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Aurora Health Care is accredited by the Wisconsin Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Aurora Health Care designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
    Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 1.00 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
    • 1.00 APRN Pharmacotherapeutic Contact Hours
  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
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