An In-Depth Look at Nutrition Management of an Anephric Preterm Infant
- 10/8/2023
- 8:30 AM
- - 9:30 AM
- CE: 1.0
- Level 3 (advanced knowledge/expertise)
- Activity Code: 177495
- Track: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Description
The presenters will share the case of a critically ill, anephric, preterm infant from birth to 12 months. This case will provide education on different modalities of renal replacement therapy, including Carpediem™, aquapheresis, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis, which the infant in this case went through. This case will report nutrition challenges starting in the NICU and through all the transition phases, including the outpatient nephrology clinic. In addition, information about the nutrition challenges associated with infantile end-stage kidney disease will be reviewed. These challenges include but are not limited to growth impairment, nutritional deficiencies, feeding difficulties, altered bone mineral metabolism, and electrolyte abnormalities.
Learning Objectives
• Describe different modalities of renal replacement therapy
• Demonstrate how to optimize nutrition intake for adequate growth of an anephric preterm infant
• Discuss the role of supplements and medications in the nutrition management of a renal patient
Performance Indicators
• 4.1 Demonstrates sound professional judgment and strategic thinking in practice
• 8.1 Interprets and applies current food and nutrition science in nutrition and dietetics practice
• 8.2 Applies current knowledge and skill in the management of a variety of diseases and clinical conditions
Speaker(s)
Pediatric Nephrology Registered Dietitian
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Moderator