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VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 (2018)
Anthropometric and biochemical assessment of selected haemodialysis patients in Salem district
Authors
C Kavitha, Dr. S Parameshwari
Abstract
Background: Individual diet prescriptions are determinably residual kidney function, dialysate components, duration of dialysis, and rate of blood flow through the artificial kidney. The meal plan was designed, monitored and revaluated by the dietician. The main objectives of medical nutrition therapy are to attain or maintain good nutritional status, and prevent excessive accumulation of water products and fluid between treatments and minimize the effects of metabolic disorders that occur as a result of End Stage Renal Disease. Anthropometric factors of weight, height, and body mass index (BMI) have been associated with Haemodialysis patients. Objectives: The present article aims to study the anthropometrical and biochemical assessment of the selected patients in Salem. Materials and Methods: A hospital based Case control study was conducted at Salem government hospital. The anthropometrical measurement such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI) were recorded with the standard equipment and the biochemical parameters such as blood and urine report was collected from secondary source. Results: majority of the Haemodialysis patients had underweight and anaemic because of their poor dietary intake.
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Pages:1501-1503
How to cite this article:
C Kavitha, Dr. S Parameshwari "Anthropometric and biochemical assessment of selected haemodialysis patients in Salem district". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 3, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 1501-1503
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