Don't Stop the Feeding: A Journey Into Enteral Nutrition in the Critically Ill

December 18, 2023

This program aims to discuss the risks and benefits of enteral feeding in critically ill patients, and explore strategies for managing enteral feeding in patients receiving vasoactive medications. More specifically, controversy exists as to whether enteral feeding should be delayed if critically ill patients are receiving vasopressor medications due to concerns of gastrointestinal ischemia and potential harm to the patient. This presentation will summarize current literature and guideline recommendations surrounding such scenarios, and provide learners with evidence to guide their clinical decision making in this patient population.

Target Audience

This course is intended for Advocate Pharmacists and Registered Dieticians

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to

  • Compare differences in nutritional requirements in critically ill patients versus healthy patients 
  • Summarize the role of enteral and parenteral nutrition in critically ill patients and current guideline recommendations 
  • Recall the pharmacology of vasopressors and their effects on the GI tract 
  • Evaluate the risks and benefits of feeding patients while on vasopressor medications
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 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.
Course opens: 
11/29/2023
Course expires: 
01/18/2024
Event starts: 
12/18/2023 - 1:00pm CST
Event ends: 
12/18/2023 - 2:00pm CST
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Faculty

Joseph Albarran, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Christ Medical Center

Disclosure

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

 

 

 

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum 1.00 hours of CPE credit for pharmacists. CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

 

Available Credit

  • 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.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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This conference is being held virtually.  A link to the meeting will be provided prior to the event.

Contact the AAH Pharmacy Continuing Education team at [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.