NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE CHILD WITH ACUTE-RENAL-FAILURE

Nutritional therapy plays a major role in the management of the child with acute renal failure. The dietitian should be involved at the onset and should maintain a close liaison with the family and team members, It is an advantage to have adequate knowledge of the underlying condition and its clinical course. Close monitoring of the clinical and biochemical parameters will allow the dietitian to apply dietetic skills and anticipate changes in management. Most children require supplementary tube feeding to meet estimated nutritional requirements. The prognosis for recovery is generally good in children with acute renal failure.