Session Information
2013 Summer Meeting
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Clinical Considerations: Drug Dosing in Obese and Overweight Patients
Track:
Education Sessions (CE)
Program Code: 125-L01
Date: Monday, June 3, 2013
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Location:
101 H, Level 1
PRESENTER(S):
Jeffrey Barletta, Clinical Specialist, Critical Care, Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy
Hanna Phan
PROGRAM CHAIR:
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Description
With the increased prevalence of obesity in pediatric and adults, it is imperative that clinicians know how to optimize dosing for this growing issue. Following an overview of general considerations based upon recent literature, participants will apply commonly-used weight calculations to both pediatric and adult medication management in inpatient and ambulatory care settings.
- Apply a process for determining the initial dosing regimen for an adult obese patient when limited dosing information is not available in the usual product information brochures.
- Discuss the limitations of using adjusted body weight calculations for drug dosing in obese patients.
- Utilize a process for determining the initial dosing regimen in a pediatric obese patient when limited dosing information is not available in the usual product information brochures.
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