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Nutrition in the STICU: Why and How
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Certification Available:
2.0 CE for Nurses; 2.0 CPEU for Dietitians / Dietetic Technicians - CDR level: III
Course Description
This program presented on January 9, 2020 describes the physiological response to trauma and the importance of early enteral immunonutrition (IM) that is well tolerated. Enhance your knowledge with real world evidence showing the application of a volume-based feeding (VBF) protocol to improve adequacy and clinical outcomes in the surgical/trauma ICU patient. Presented by Philip J Prest, DO, FACOS, FACS and Jessica Justice-Reath, RD, LD, CNSC
Course Objectives
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- Discuss the differences and similarities in diagnosis and intervention for Persistent Inflammation, Immunosuppression and Catabolic . Syndrome (PICS) and Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Survivors (PICS-S).
- Describe the mitochondrial and inflammatory changes seen in PICS and PICS-S.
- Identify the importance and role of nutrition in PICS and PICS-S management.
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1. Describe the importance of early enteral immunonutrition after trauma
2. List different aspects of formulations which support tolerance of immunonutrition
3. Discuss evidence showing the benefits of volume-based feeding (VBF) of surgical trauma patients
Original Program Date: January 9, 2020; Expiration date: January 8, 2023 Continuing Education: 1.5 CE for Nurses; 1.5 CPEU for Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietetic Technicians - CDR level: II
Steps to obtain a certificate: 1) View the course 2) Pass the test 3) Complete an evaluation
Continuing Education
Nestlé Health Science is a Continuing Professional Education Accredited Provider with CDR, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Accredited provider number NE008. Activity Type for Dietitians: Self Study (740 Web Based) Nestlé Health Science is a Continuing Education Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing; Provider Number 11366.
60 min
CE valid thru: 05/31/2024