Pediatric Malnutrition and Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam

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Kristy Paley, MS, RD, LDN Related seminars and products

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Kristy Paley, MS, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years’ experience, with much of her career focused in pediatrics. She currently works at Duke Children’s Hospital where she serves as the dietitian for the pediatric intensive care and pediatric complex care teams. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition and was a Board Certified Nutrition Support Clinician for 15 years.  Kristy contributed to several publications, posters, and presentations.  Most recently, she presented on pediatric malnutrition at the national food and nutrition conference for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  Kristy also authored the chapter on Parenteral Nutrition in the most recent edition of Samour and King’s Pediatric Nutrition in Clinical Care textbook.  Her areas of expertise include nutrition for pediatric critical care and for children with medical complexity.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kristy Paley has an employment relationship with Duke University Hospital. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kristy Paley has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Define and interpret the etiology, severity, and chronicity of pediatric malnutrition.
2. Identify AND/ASPEN pediatric malnutrition indicators and apply them to clinical practice.
3. Assess for subcutaneous fat loss, muscle loss, and micronutrient deficiencies using a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE).
4. Develop best practice when considering a pediatric malnutrition diagnosis.

Outline

Introduction to Pediatric Malnutrition

• Importance of Identifying Pediatric Malnutrition
• History of Malnutrition Indicators
• Frequency of Malnutrition

Defining Pediatric Malnutrition

• New Definition
• Malnutrition Etiology
• Chronicity and Severity of Malnutrition

Pediatric Malnutrition Assessment

• AND/ASPEN Single Data Point Indicators with Examples
• Mid Upper Arm Circumference
• AND/ASPEN Multiple Data Point Indicators with Examples
• Nutrition Diagnosis Statement
• Limitations when Using Indicators 
• Other Malnutrition Assessment Tools/Validation Studies

Nutrition Focused Physical Examination (NFPE)

• Subcutaneous Fat Assessment
• Muscle Assessment
• Infant/Toddler NFPE Considerations
• Assessment for micronutrient deficiencies
• Edema assessment

Case Studies

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physician Assistants
• Physical Therapist
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Occupational Therapists