Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Hyponatremia-Associated Morbidity, Mortality, and Costs

On-Demand Audio Webcast

This on-demand webcast was originally presented live on May 21 in Newark, New Jersey as part of the Pharmacy Learning Network Conference Series.

      
Sponsored by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC

Presenters

Michael J. Cawley, PharmD, RRT, CPFT
Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mark A. Munger, PharmD, FCCP, FACC
Professor
Pharmacotherapy and Internal Medicine
The University of Utah College of Pharmacy
Salt Lake City, Utah

Intended Learners

This activity is designed for health-system pharmacists.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the clinical risks and physiological manifestations of suboptimal hyponatremia management
• Outline the role of current and emerging pharmacotherapies in improving outcomes and reducing length of hospital stay in patients with hyponatremia
• Employ evidence-based strategies to reduce hyponatremia-associated morbidity, mortality, and costs

Activity Overview

This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.

To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must participate in the full activity, complete the 10-question online post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com, participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.

There is no fee associated with this activity.

Participants who have successfully completed the live version of this activity are not eligible to receive credit for this enduring material.

Release Date: October 31, 2011
Expiration Date: October 31, 2012
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour

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Accreditation

NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

CPE

This activity is approved for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education (UAN 276-000-11-021-H01-P).

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This educational activity is a knowledge-based activity.

Independent Clinical Reviewer: Marc LaPointe, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP, Associate Professor, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Neurosciences, Charleston, South Carolina.

Planning Committee

The planning committee comprises Michael J. Cawley, PharmD, RRT, CPFT; Marc LaPointe, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP; Mark A. Munger, PharmD, FCCP, FACC; and Kristin Ciszeski, Mary Johnson, Michael Kearney, Nick Lombardi, Randy Robbin, and John Savage, NACCME.

Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.

All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.

The faculty has reported the following:

Dr. Cawley: Scientific advisor—Biogen Idec, Cardiokine Inc.
Dr. LaPointe: Grant/research support—The Medicines Company; Consultant—The Medicines Company, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc; Promotional speakers bureau—Astellas Pharma US, Inc, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, The Medicines Company.
Dr. Munger disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Ms. Ciszeski, Ms. Johnson, Mr. Kearney, Mr. Robbin, and Mr. Savage have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Mr. Lombardi: Stock shareholder—Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ViroPharma, Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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The faculty has disclosed that no off-label/unapproved use(s) of drugs and/or devices will be discussed.

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Grant Support

Supported by an educational grant from Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.