Under Pressure: Nutrition for Pressure Injuries
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In this episode of "Dietitians Only," we delve deep into the critical role of nutrition in managing and healing pressure injuries. Sara Glanz, MS, RD, LD, CNSC reviews who’s at high risk for developing pressure injuries, staging, and how nutrition can help in prevention and healing. In addition to discussing recommendations for calories and protein, we review the latest research and guidelines surrounding vitamin, arginine, and HMB supplementation. This episode is packed with valuable information and actionable tips that can help you prevent and treat pressure injuries through proper nutrition.  Show notes:     An Update on MNT for Pressure Injuries | 1 CPEU webinar Nutrition Recommendations for Pressure Injury Healing infographic National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel website: https://npiap.com  Munoz N, Posthauer ME, Cereda E, et al. The role of nutrition for pressure injury prevention and healing: the 2019 international clinical practice guideline recommendations. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 2020;33:123-36.   Holeček M. Beta‐hydroxy‐beta‐methylbutyrate supplementation and skeletal muscle in healthy and muscle‐wasting conditions. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. 2017;8(4):529-541. doi:10.1002/jcsm.12208.  Ogura Y, Yuki N, Sukegane A, Nishi T, Miyake Y, Sato H, Miyamoto C, Mihara C.J Treatment of pressure ulcers in patients with declining renal function using arginine, glutamine, and β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate. Wound Care. 2015 Oct;24(10):478-82. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2015.24.10.478.  Schneider KL, Yahia N. Effectiveness of arginine supplementation on wound healing in older adults in acute and chronic settings: A systematic review. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 2019;32(10):457-62.  Wong A, Chew A, Wang CM, Ong L, Zhang SH, Young S.J The use of a specialized amino acid mixture for pressure ulcers: a placebo-controlled trial. Wound Care. 2014 May;23(5):259-60, 262-4, 266-9. 
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