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Role of Nutrition and Feeding for the Chronically Ill Pediatric Liver Patient Awaiting Liver Transplant. Gastroenterol Nurs 2017;40(2):109-116

Date

04/01/2017

Pubmed ID

28362660

DOI

10.1097/SGA.0000000000000253

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85018720035 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   2 Citations

Abstract

This article reviews the essential role of nutrition in optimizing care for pediatric patients with liver disease awaiting liver transplant. A review of growth and overall principles of feeding for pediatric patients, from infancy through childhood and into adolescence, is provided including the role of macro- and micronutrients, nutrient distribution, and nutrition supplementation. The importance of a thorough nutrition assessment is reviewed, including focus areas the nurse can address with patients and families such as diet histories, growth, and dietary modifications. Suggestions for monitoring and implementing nutrition strategies are provided.

Author List

Leon CD, Lerret SM

Author

Stacee Lerret PhD Professor Hybrid in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Age Factors
Child
Child, Preschool
Chronic Disease
Dietary Supplements
End Stage Liver Disease
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Liver Transplantation
Male
Micronutrients
Nutritional Requirements
Nutritional Status
Pediatrics
Preoperative Care
Risk Assessment
Time Factors
Waiting Lists