Learning Objectives for Upcoming Webinar Sessions

November 17:  Nutrition Support in Renal Failure--Joe Krenitsky, MS, RD

  1. Review estimated calorie and protein needs of patients on renal replacement therapy.
  2. Discuss the effects of providing nutrition support on catabolism and urea generation.
  3. Critically review study data regarding protein provision during acute renal failure.
  4. Discuss issues relating micronutrient requirements in patients with renal failure and receiving renal replacement therapy.

December 8th:  Enteral Nutrition--Carol Parrish, MS, RD

  1. Discuss markers of GI readiness for enteral nutrition.
  2. Develop a plan to "treat" gastric residual volumes.
  3. Evaluate diarrhea in the tube fed patient in a stepwise fashion.

January 19:  Evidence Based Medicine--Joe Krenitsky, MS, RD

  1. Identify the best sources for obtaining solid nutrition support research.
  2. Critically analyze and review nutrition support literature.
  3. Determine how interpret nutrition research and put results to use in clinical practice.

February 23:  Nutritional Impact of GI Surgery--Carol Parrish, MS, RD

  1. Discuss the types of GI surgeries associated with nutritional compromise.
  2. Describe the factors that precipitate nutritional compromise.
  3. State 3 of the key nutrient deficiency that often accompany certain GI surgeries.

March 16:  The Ins and Outs of Enterocutaneous Fistulas Objectives--Kate Willcutts, MS, RD, CNSC

  1. Identify the etiology of EC fistulas.
  2. Evaluate the variables involved in determining which route(s) to feed a patient with an EC fistula.
  3. Describe fistuloclysis.

April 13:  Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition (IDPN)--Mitch Rosner, MD

  • Describe the evidence that either supports or refutes the utility of IDPN.

May 18:  Nutrition Assessment--Joe Krenitsky, MS, RD

  • Objectives to be announced

June 15:  Nutrition Management of Chyle Leaks--Carol Parrish, MS, RD

  1. List the different types of chyle leaks.
  2. Explain the nutritional implications of a chyle leak.
  3. Discuss nutrition intervention options for patient with chyle leaks.