Pick Your PICS: Mitochondrial Changes, Inflammation and Nutritional Interventions

Mitochondrial challenges and inflammation are manifested in the critically ill, often associated with such syndromes as Persistent Inflammation, Immunosuppression and Catabolic Syndrome (PICS) and Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Survivors (PICS-S).  This program reviews the similarities, differences and nutritional interventions that should be considered in the management of these critical illness syndromes. Presented by: Keith Miller, MD, FACS; Martin Rosenthal MD, FACS; Beth Taylor, DCN, RD-AP, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN, FCCM

1. 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).
3. Describe the mitochondrial and inflammatory changes seen in PICS and PICS-S.
4. Identify the importance and role of nutrition in PICS and PICS-S management.

Original Program Date: March 21, 2021; Expiration date: March 20, 2024 Continuing Education: 2.0 CE for Nurses; 2.0 CPEU for Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietetic Technicians - CDR level: III

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