Fluids, Electrolytes, and Nutrition

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to identify the causes, and understand the complications and treatments of hyponatremia.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to list the treatment options for hyperkalemia.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to discuss the rationale for using vitamin C in sepsis.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to calculate a critically ill patient’s daily caloric needs.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to recognize the different components of total parenteral nutrition, and understand their function.