Nutritional Status in Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)

It has been well established that a good nutritional status has a positive impact on the health and treatment adequacy of peritoneal dialyzed patients.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review the nutritional guidelines, adequacy and the management of malnutrition in patients treated with Peritoneal Dialysis (PD).

Editor's comments:
Nutritional intake and status in PD patients can be challenging to assess and correct. Frequent and regular evaluation of patients not only ensures appropriate patient education but maintains adequate macro- and micronutrient intake in order to reduce morbidity and mortality, as well as improve quality of life.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Significance of nutritional status in PD
2. Biochemical and clinical markers of malnutrition
3. Adequacy in PD
4. Complications of malnutrition in PD patients
5. Nutritional recommendations for pediatric patients treated with PD
6. Nutritional guidelines for PD patients
7. Adjuvant therapies.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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