Preventing malnutrition in patients on CAPD.
Malnutrition is not uncommon in patients on CAPD. Thorough assessment and accurate records are essential for recognition of early indicators. Dietary advice can improve compliance. Intraperitoneal infusion of amino acids may be useful in some patients.
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D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D009752:Nutritional Status; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors