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HealthTrust presents…“The Status on Burst Suppression: Updates in the Pharmacologic Management of Refractory Status Epilepticus”

Current practice guidelines provide suggestions for pharmacotherapeutic options to achieve burst suppression in the management of refractory status epilepticus. However, there remains limited clinical data and standardized recommendations for how to initiate and further manage refractory patients using an individualized approach. Refractory status epilepticus is a neurologic medical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality. Burst suppression is a therapeutic target utilized in refractory status epilepticus to reduce cerebral metabolic demand and minimize ongoing excitotoxicity related to persistent seizure activity. Pharmacists have a unique role in the management of pharmacologic agents used to maintain burst suppression in the intensive care unit.

Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Nurses  |  At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

1. Recall definitions of status epilepticus versus refractory status epilepticus and the different phases of care in acute management.
2. Recognize burst suppression and its role in the management of refractory status epilepticus.
3. Identify current therapeutic options for achieving burst suppression for management of refractory status epilepticus.

Presenter:

Kylie Helfenbein, PharmD  |  PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident  |  Atlantic Health System

Target Audience:  Pharmacists, Nurses & Physicians

CE Credit: Approved for Nurses; pending for Pharmacists

This program is pending approval for CPEs by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Attendees of this program may earn 1.0 CPE Contact Hours. 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 pending. The activity is pending approval for 1 hour (.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for Pharmacists & 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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