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Measuring Body Composition and Optimal Nutrition Support in the ICU Setting
In this course, Dr Van Zanten will summarize the prevalence and impact of muscle mass loss in the ICU; discuss the importance of assessing body composition in ICU patients; review feasible techniques for measuring body composition at the bedside; describe the role of protein and early enteral nutrition to improve outcomes; and discuss how we can achieve protein targets in ICU patients who are at risk for overfeeding. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 16, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Addressing Gastrointestinal Tolerance in the ICU Setting
In this course, Ainsley M. Malone, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN will review the basics of enteral nutrition digestion, absorption and tolerance; illustrate strategies for symptom management in patients experiencing GI intolerance in the ICU; and illustrate strategies for symptom management in patients experiencing GI intolerance in the ICU. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 16, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Metabolic Flexibility and the Role of Carbohydrates, Protein, and Fat Balance on Pediatric Obesity
In this program, Joel Cramer, PhD will define metabolic flexibility and explain its importance for healthy growth in children; discuss the impact of chronic overnutrition and undernutrition on metabolic flexibility; and explain the impact of dietary carbohydrate, protein and fat on metabolic flexibility. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 18, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Beyond Anthropometrics: Evolving Science of Biomarkers for Assessing Growth
In this course, Brian Johnstone, PhD, FIOR, FORS will identify the challenges for accurately measuring growth in children; discuss the potential benefits of biomarkers to evaluate real-time childhood growth; describe the development of the collagen X biomarker (CXM) assay; and discuss other potential uses for the CXM assay. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 18, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Malnutrition Screening in Patients with Obesity in the Hospital Setting
In this course, Laura Andromalos, MS, RD, RN, CSOWM, CDCES will discuss the concepts of weight stigma and the obesity paradox in critically ill patients; review the available screening and assessment methods suitable for critical care patients with obesity; and identify practical approaches for clinicians for early nutrition screening and assessment in the ICU. Originally presented as a live webinar on August 22, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Nutrition in Adolescent Growth and Development
In this course, Kate A. Ward, PhD will review the Lancet series on adolescence, focusing on the first paper, ‘Nutrition and Adolescence’; describe the importance of nutrition on growth and its impact on short and long-term health; and identify and describe research gaps regarding nutrition and adolescence.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Improving the Quality of Nutrition Care for Critically Ill Patients
In part 4 of this 4-part series, Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RD and Jan Powers, PhD, RN, CCNS, NE-BC will identify opportunities for shared responsibilities to support nursing in the area of feeding; discuss best practices as they relate to the implementation of early enteral nutrition feeding protocols, continued monitoring and discharge nutrition care and education; and describe the role of the comprehensive health care team. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 5, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Implementing Early Feeding Practices in Critical Care
In part 3 of this 4-part series, Jan Powers, PhD, RN, CCNS, NE-BC will review the current evidence and guidelines for enteral nutrition in COVID-19 patients; describe optimal tube feeding placement and initiation; discuss best practices in identifying GI intolerance and understand the various etiologies impacting the tolerance of EN; and identify clinician perspectives on tube feeding the prone patient and addressing GI intolerances. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 5, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Making Early Enteral Nutrition Happen
In part 2 of this 4-part series, Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RD will describe barriers to early enteral feeding; assess gastrointestinal symptoms to enteral feeding intolerance; and identify patients wherein supplemental parenteral nutrition is indicated. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 5, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
The Importance of Early Enteral Nutrition for Critically Ill Patients
In part 1 of this 4-part series, Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RD will review the metabolic demands fueling the stress response of critical illness; describe the impact of nutrition status on outcomes in critically ill patients; and explain how to assess patient energy and protein needs during critical illness. Originally presented as a live webinar on October 5, 2022.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (RO002), is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/materials. Continuing Professional Education Provider Accreditation does not constitute endorsement by CDR of a provider, program, or materials.
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