“Updates in the Pharmacotherapy of Alcohol Withdrawal Management in the Outpatient and Inpatient Settings”
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HealthTrust presents…“Updates in the Pharmacotherapy of Alcohol Withdrawal Management in the Outpatient and Inpatient Settings”
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.
In 2020, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) released a new guideline on alcohol withdrawal management. Since the last update of the 2004 guideline, numerous clinical questions and research have emerged. Additionally, while literature has focused on inpatient settings, clinical practice has evolved to address outpatient management. This presentation will delve into alcohol withdrawal management in the continuum of care for both inpatients and outpatients, addressing primary or alternative pharmacotherapy.
Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Nurses | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Recall treatment settings for the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Identify the role of medications used for alcohol withdrawal management in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Recognize appropriate pharmacotherapy options based on the location of treatment and patient specific factors
Learning Objectives for Pharmacy Techs | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Recall treatment settings for the management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Recognize medications used for alcohol withdrawal management
- Identify appropriate storage and security for medications for alcohol withdrawal management
Presenter:
Shivam Vyas, PharmD | PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident | Atlantic Health System
Target Audience: Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs & Nurses
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 Numbers for this activity are 0863-9999-22-040-L01-P for pharmacists and 0863-9999-22-040-L01-T for pharmacy technicians.. The activity is approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit to pharmacists, pharmacy techs 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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