Nutrition support for older adults with pressure injuries receiving maintenance hemodialysis: A Case Study

Hemodialysis (HD) and pressure injuries (PI) are both hypercatabolic states that may contribute to protein-energy wasting (PEW) development. These conditions require increased energy and protein to prevent losses from HD and support wound healing. Nutrition support therapy using intradialytic parenteral nutrition (IDPN) with or without a combination of oral nutrition supplements (ONS) has yielded positive outcomes among patients receiving HD with PEW. However, IDPN is not a standard of care for patients with PI and receiving HD.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research