“Captured in a Circuit: Pharmacologic Considerations in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation”
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HealthTrust presents…“Captured in a Circuit: Pharmacologic Considerations in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation”
Please Note: Continuing education credit is only available to those attending the session live. CE credit is not available when accessing the program on demand.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of advanced mechanical circulatory support utilized in patients with acute refractory cardiopulmonary failure. The addition of the ECMO circuit can have a significant impact on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of commonly administered medications. Understanding of these PK alterations, especially in the setting of critical illness, is necessary to guide effective dosing. This presentation will review the PK changes of analgesics, sedatives, and antimicrobials in the presence of ECMO and how to optimally dose these agents in critically ill patients on ECMO.
Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Nurses | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Recall appropriate indications for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in critically ill patients
- Identify potential effects on medication pharmacokinetics in the presence of the ECMO circuit
- Recognize appropriate drug regimens for sedatives, analgesics, and antimicrobials based on available literature for patients receiving ECMO
Presenter:
Gianna Iantosca, PharmD | PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident | Atlantic Health System
Continuing Education Information: 1.0 contact hours approved for Pharmacists and Nurses. Belmont University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Universal Activity Number for this activity is 0863-9999-22-046-L01-P. The activity is approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit to pharmacists and nurses who attend the webinar and complete the online evaluation. Pfiedler Education is a division of AORN, provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP13019, for 1 contact hour. 1.0 contact hours approved for Nurses.
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