The standard of care for pancreatitis has been aggressive (liters) of intravenous fluids. New data suggests that this level of fluid resuscitation may not be needed – and possibly harmful. Join host Geoff Wall as he evaluates the role of fluids in pancreatitis treatment.
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In patients with mild disease, moderate fluid resuscitation is safer than aggressive fluid use.
Show Segments
00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - Current Standard of Care
04:37 - The WATERFALL Study
10:20 - GameChanger: Study Findings
16:00 - Closing Remarks
Host
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
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Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the current standard of care for treating pancreatitis
2. Describe the findings of the WATERFALL study and how it applies to patients
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-22-440-H04-P
Initial release date: 12/09/2022
Expiration date: 12/09/2023
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