Digoxin Toxicity: Stratification and Evidence-Based Decision Making for Emergency Medicine Pharmacists
Despite its declining use, digoxin toxicity remains a high-risk clinical challenge encountered in the emergency department, particularly among older adults and patients with renal dysfunction, electrolyte abnormalities, or significant drug interactions. This webinar, sponsored by the Academy of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists (AEMP), will review the recognition, risk stratification, and evidence-based management of acute and chronic digoxin toxicity, with a focus on practical decision-making for emergency medicine pharmacists. Participants will learn how to identify patients at risk, interpret clinical and laboratory findings, determine appropriate use of digoxin immune Fab, and optimize interdisciplinary management to improve patient outcomes.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:
- Identify patients at risk for acute and chronic digoxin toxicity
- Apply evidence-based recommendations for the management and treatment of digoxin toxicity
- Apply interdisciplinary communication strategies during the management of a patient with suspected digoxin toxicity in the emergency department
Accreditation Statement
The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education with Commendation.
This application-based activity is accredited for 1.0 live contact hour (0.1 CEU) for pharmacists, ACPE UAN 0062-9999-26-116-L01-P. Participants must log into the webinar, attend the session in its entirety (no partial credit will be awarded), participate in any interactivity, and have their attendance verified. AEMP/SAEM members who wish to claim credit must pass an online quiz with 70% or higher, complete an online program evaluation, and their accounts must reflect their correct NABP e-Profile ID and month/day of birth in order to ensure credit is reported to the NABP CPE Monitor. Detailed instructions will be provided after participating in the activity. The CPE Monitor will automatically reject all credit claimed and reported greater than 60 days from the live event (by November 8, 2026). Contact SAEM with any questions.
Planners
- Christina Tran, PharmD, BCEMP, BCCCP; MDMC Medical Center
- Savanna Scott, PharmD, BCEMP; VCU Health
Presenter
- Alyssa J.Z. Robertson, PharmD, MEd, BCPS, BCCCP, BCEMP; Clinical Pharmacy Manager, UPMC Harrisburg
No speakers or planning committee members have any relevant financial relationships.
Additional Details
This webinar is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. CT. There is no fee to attend this webinar. Only members in good standing of AEMP at the time of the webinar will be able to claim CPE credit upon completion of the program. Anyone who claims credit who is not an AEMP member will have their CE hours reversed.
Funding for this webinar is provided by Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and Academy of Emergency Medicine Pharmacists (AEMP). No commercial support is associated with this activity.
Technology Requirements
Access to Zoom will be required for participation in this webinar. Camera is not required. Participants who plan to attend virtually via Zoom must have an electronic device with a stable internet connection and working video/audio capabilities to participate. Virtual participants must download the latest version of Zoom and register for the learning activity/webinar. Full Zoom system requirements, if needed, may be found here for Windows/macOS/Linux or here for iOS/iPadOS/Android.