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WEB170808 - Part 2: Blood Gas Analysis and Acid-Base Disorders
Aug 8, 2017 1:00pm
‐ Aug 8, 2017 2:30pm
Nutrition support clinicians play a critical role in the diagnosis and management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid- base balance in acutely ill patients. A comprehensive understanding of these disorders is critical for optimizing management of parenteral nutrition, intravenous fluids, and electrolytes. Join our expert faculty for a review, update, and interactive case-based approach designed to assess, challenge, and enhance your knowledge in this area. This two part-webinar program is intended for dietitians, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, or any allied health professional desiring to learn a systematic approach to fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders and update their nutrition clinical skills set.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the role of the lungs, kidneys and buffer systems in acid-base maintenance.
Discuss basic principles involving metabolic and respiratory acidosis/alkalosis.
Learn how to interpret ABG's in common acid-base disorders.
Describe common acid-base disorders seen in patients receiving nutrition support.
Discuss appropriate management of acid-base disorders in nutrition support patients.
Evaluate case studies involving acid-base disorders and parenteral/enteral nutrition.
Speaker(s):
Phil
Ayers,
PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP,
Chief, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Department of Pharmacy,
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Anne
Tucker,
PharmD, BCNSP,
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care/Nutrition Support,
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX