Description

This presentation focuses on the newer nutrition assessment modalities that include indirect calorimetry and the evaluation of body composition, as well as, recent nutrition support research examining optimal protein dosing  for critically ill patients.  Additionally, this  learning activity will review recent research and guidelines to help the clinicians/pharmacists employ novel nutrition assessment modalities while optimizing interventions and the role of pharmacists as part of multi-disciplinary team.

 

Learning Objectives

1. Evaluate the importance of appropriate protein dosing for critically ill adults 

2. Identify the role of lipids in parenteral nurtition and review the literature of intravenous lipid emulsions use in critical care 

3. Discuss the importance of using indirect calorimetry to determine metabolic needs for critically ill patients

 

Continuing Education for Physicians, Nurses, Registered Dietitians and Pharmacists 

 This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hour.​

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Accreditation Statements

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Your CE Source and Saxe Healthcare Communications.

 

The UNM College of Pharmacy Continuing Pharmacy Education Office is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

 

Provider (Saxe Communications) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider # 14477 and Florida Board of Nursing. Provider # 50-17032. 

 

This activity is approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration