John F. Gilmore Symposium on Nutrition and Small Bowel Disorders

John F. Gilmore Symposium on Nutrition and Small Bowel Disorders is organized by The University of Chicago - Center for Continuing Medical Education and will be held on Sep 28, 2024 at University of Chicago Gleacher Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Description:
This symposium is designed to fuel your passion for excellence in clinical practice while equipping you with the tools to manage small bowel and nutrition-related disorders. Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of energy metabolism, macronutrient, and micronutrient requirements. Explore the intricate mechanisms of nutrient digestion and absorption, mastering the art of delivering optimal nutrition support through both enteral and parenteral routes.

With patient cases growing increasingly complex, there's never been a more crucial time to enhance your skills. Seamlessly integrate medical nutrition therapies into disease management strategies, supporting your patients to thrive.

Join us as we demystify the critical role of nutrition support in disease management. From pancreatic disorders to eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, our expert-led sessions and interactive case studies will give you the expertise to tackle nutrition challenges confidently.

Learning Objectives
After this activity, participants will be able to:
• Recognize basic initial recommendations for patients to manage malnutrition;
• State the basic mechanism of carbohydrate absorption and the impact of malabsorption and medications on gastrointestinal symptoms;
• Outline the appropriate management of nutrition in patients presenting with acute and chronic pancreatitis;
• Choose the appropriate enteral feeding tube based on a patient’s unique clinical condition;
• Suggest the appropriate use of parenteral nutrition (PN) with an understanding of the basics of line choice and home monitoring;
• Discuss the role of medical and nutrition-related therapies in eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders;
• Explain techniques for managing physiologic intolerances to enteral nutrition support and mechanical complications of enteral access devices (e.g., leaking, clogged, and connection incompatibilities).