Complete Story
05/08/2024
CME Webinar: Inpatient Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
June 11, 2024 from 7-8 p.m.
Join us for this virtual event and earn CME* as we learn more about Inpatient Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome with Dr. Erik M. Wasowski, Pharm.D. BCPS.
This webinar will include a review of pharmacologic management of alcohol use disorder with emphasis on inpatient management. Differentiation of benzodiazepines and dosing strategies will be discussed as well as the role of phenobarbital, dexmedetomidine, and nutritional support.
By attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Discuss modulation of neurotransmitters in alcohol use disorder
- Compare pharmacokinetic profiles of benzodiazepines used in the management of alcohol use disorder
- Evaluate the role of phenobarbital in the management of alcohol use disorder
Dr. Erik M. Wasowski, Pharm.D. BCPS is a clinical pharmacist at Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He graduated pharmacy school with his doctorate in pharmacy at the University of Toledo in 2021 and completed post graduate residency at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in 2022. His clinical service includes supporting a medical-surgical floor at Euclid Hospital which has an emphasis in neuroscience. He also serves as the pharmacy residency program coordinator at Euclid Hospital which includes precepting multiple pharmacy residents and pharmacy students in the last year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program from Northeast Ohio Medical University. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys playing tennis and enjoying the many Metroparks within northeast Ohio with his wife, Kristin.
This webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom.
OAPA Members = $19
OAPA Nonmembers = $24
Participation is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Registrants will be sent login details the week of the webinar. Contact oapa@ohiopa.com with any questions.
*This activity has been reviewed by the AAPA Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
