Date & Time of Session - 3/16/26 - from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Overview
Acute traumatic brain injuries (TBI) require rapid management to preserve brain function and prevent mortality. A potential complication of TBI includes elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). Although other etiologies such as stroke or infection can also cause ICP, this presentation will focus on ICP secondary to TBI. The foundation of successful ICP management is hyperosmolar therapy. The primary intravenous solutions that create an osmotic gradient to reduce cranial swelling are hypertonic saline and mannitol. Drug selection is patient specific based on a patient’s hemodynamic status, electrolyte levels, and physician assessment. This CE activity will equip pharmacists to differentiate between mannitol and hypertonic saline, monitor the safe and effective use of both treatments, and contribute to the care of TBI patients with elevated ICP admitted to the intensive care unit. 

Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Review the pathophysiology and management of elevated intracranial pressure due to traumatic brain injury in the intensive care unit
2. Identify differences in safety and efficacy between hypertonic saline compared to mannitol for the treatment of elevated intracranial pressure

Target Audience
Free 1 credit hour of Continuing Education for St Elizabeth Health Care providers, Pharmacists, Residents and Students

Special Services
If you require special assistance to attend this event, please call Deanna Fliehman at (859) 301-6191

Speaker
Olivia Chafe, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident 
St Elizabeth Healthcare - Edgewood, Kentucky

Session date: 
03/16/2026 - 12:00pm EDT to 05/14/2026 - 11:59pm EDT
Location: 
St. Elizabeth Healthcare
1 Medical Village Drive
Edgewood, KY 41017
United States
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  • 1.00 ACPE

    In support of improving patient care, UK HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    This knowledge-based activity will award 1.00 contact hour(s) (0.100 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE providers. Course JA-UAN Number: JA0000312-9999-26-007-L01-P

  • 1.00 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 1.00 hour(s) of participation.
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Olivia Chafe, PharmD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.