Nutritional Considerations for Wound Healing in Critical Care Patients

Nutritional Considerations for Wound Healing in Critical Care Patients is organized by Dietitian Central.

Live Event Date: Oct 21, 2021
Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Overview:
Critical Care Units are specifically designed to care for our sickest patients. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist provides care for patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome, multiple-organ dysfunction, burns, and pressure ulcers. This course will address the modifications of the nutrition focused physical exam needed in the critical care setting. We will explore the evidence, investigate a case study, and explore practice issues.

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
• Describe the pathophysiology of SIRS, MODS, Burns, and Pressure Ulcers.
• Identify role of the Registered Dietitian Nutrition in the critical care setting.
• Explain the role of protein in wound healing.
• Recognize the scope of practice issues common in the critical care setting.

Outline:
Critical Care Setting
• Assessment in ICU/CCU
• RDN’s Role in Critical Care
• NFPE Modifications

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome& Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
• Diagnosis
• MNT Goals
• Feeding Strategies

Burns
• Treatment Priorities
• MNT Goals
• Nutrition Support

Pressure Ulcers
• Skin Functions
• Risk Factors
• Staging
• Prevention
• MNT Goals

Case Study

Practice Issues
• Scope of Practice
• Code of Ethics
• Licensure Laws

Resources
• References
• Intellicure

1.0 Credit