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Clinical Sessions for Recertification

Educational Sessions

Board Certification Activities

Hot Takes on the Hot Body: Management of Drug-Induced Hyperthermia

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM  
Location: MB South, MB South, Mandalay Bay D, Level 2
CE Credits: 1.50 contact hours
Planned in cooperation with the American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Activity #: 0204-9999-25-340-L01-P
Activity Type: Application-based
Target Audience: Pharmacist, Board-Certified Pharmacist
This session aims to equip pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve outcomes and approaches in patients with drug-induced hyperthermia (DIH). Participants will learn about the pathophysiology of select DIH syndromes, most common causes, and the clinical presentations that require rapid intervention. The discussion will emphasize the pharmacist’s critical contributions, including identifying high-risk medications, recommending evidence-based treatments, and optimizing medication regimens to reduce recurrence.

This activity is approved for Board Certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist (BCEMP) and Board Certified Critical Care (BCCCP) recertification credit.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the signs and symptoms of drug-induced hyperthermia and its associated risk factors.
  • Define the pharmacist’s role in drug-induced hyperthermia management and prevention.
  • Develop streamlined processes for the identification and continued treatment of drug-induced hyperthermia in clinical settings.
  • Describe the role of a drug-induced hyperthermia response team.