Feel the Burn! Impact of Hypermetabolism on Treatment of Burn Patients

Posted on May 16, 2024
Shannon Kuhrau, PharmD, BCCCP and Bridget Enright, AG-ACNP

Speakers:

Shannon Kuhrau, PharmD, BCCCP
Burn ICU Clinical Pharmacist
Loyola University Medical Center

and

Bridget Enright, AG-ACNP
Advanced Practice Nurse, Burn Unit
Loyola Hospital

A Knowledge-Based Activity
ACPE UAN # 0016-0000-24-063-L01-P, 1.0 contact hours
1.0 contact hour CNE

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the pathophysiology of hypermetabolism in burn patients.
  • Describe different mitigation strategies to counteract hypermetabolism.
  • Review the literature on the impact of hypermetabolism on pharmacotherapy treatment options.

Speaker Disclosures

Dr. Shannon Kuhrau and Bridget Enright have no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose in relation to this activity. See Speakers page for all other disclosures.

Modified on June 28, 2024