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CRC Press Inc
26 April 2012
This book presents variations in nutritional therapy through the five stages of chronic kidney disease. Chapters cover history of renal disease management and pathophysiology; electrolyte and acid-based disorders; acute renal disease; dialysis techniques; children/adolescents with chronic kidney disease; pregnancy with chronic kidney disease; bone and mineral disorders management; drug-nutrient/drug supplements; endocrine and lipid management; anemia management; enteral and parenteral support; nutrition post transplant; and establishing quality of life improvement parameters. The text links clinical applications to the Kidney Foundation Outcome Quality Initiative resources and provides dietary and supplement recommendations.

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Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   703g
ISBN:   9781439849491
ISBN 10:   1439849498
Pages:   308
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Brief History of Kidney Disease. Renal Physiology. Electrolyte and Acid–Base Disorders. Acute Kidney Injury. Nephrotic Syndrome. Current Techniques for Dialysis. Nutrition Care Process: Screening and Assessment. Nutrition for Chronic Kidney Disease, Stages 1–3. Nutrition for Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4. Nutrition for Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 5. Nutrition for Children and Adolescents with Chronic Kidney Disease. Pregnancy and Kidney Disease. Obesity and Physical Activity. Chronic Kidney Disease and Mineral and Bone Disorder Management. Diabetes Management. Anemia Management. Enteral and Parenteral Nutritional Support. Nutrition in Kidney Transplantation. Establishing Quality Improvement Parameters. Counseling Strategies.

Lynn K. Thomas (Gibbes) is an Associate Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean for the Preclinical Curriculum at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia. Jennifer Bohnstadt Othersen is the Chief of Nephrology at Dorn VA Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.

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