Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia in the Neonate
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1.5 CE credits (1.5 pharmacology)Completion Time
96 minutesAvailable Until
August 6, 2024Posted By
PESI
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Neonatal and NutritionWhether it is hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia in a neonate, it signals a failure of the normal transition from fetal to postnatal patterns of glucose homeostasis, and both can lead to complications and are important risk factors for mortality and morbidity in the neonatal period. In this session, Julia Muzzy Williamson will provide a comprehensive overview of both conditions, their complex etiologies, and the most current guidelines for management. Learn how to work within the interdisciplinary team to treat these challenging conditions and improve outcomes for these little patients.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the pathophysiology of neonatal hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
- Develop a management approach for neonatal hyper/hypoglycemia.
- Determine the complications of neonatal hyper/hypoglycemia.
- Integrate current interprofessional guidelines to improve outcomes for patients with neonatal hyper/hypoglycemia.
Speakers
Julia Muzzy Williamson, PharmD, BCPPS, BCNSP, C-ELBW, is an assistant professor of practice at North Dakota State University and a pediatric clinical pharmacist currently practicing in the neonatal intensive care unit at Sanford Health in Fargo. At NDSU, she instructs students in the Doctor of Pharmacy program on topics including nutrition, pediatrics, and women’s health. She also mentors pharmacy students in research projects focused on breastfeeding and clinical practice in the NICU. Her practice in the NICU focuses on nutrition in the smallest patients including management of complex patients with short gut, parenteral nutrition dependence and complications, and micronutrient management. Dr. Muzzy is currently dual board certified as a Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist and Nutrition Support Pharmacist.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.5 CE credits (1.5 pharmacology) to attendees.
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Disclosures
Financial: Julia Muzzy Williamson has employment relationships with North Dakota State University and Sanford Health. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Julia Muzzy Williamson has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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