This course is Lesson 5 of a recently completed webinar entitled, "Nutritional Challenges in Chronic Kidney Disease." Successfully completing this lesson will earn 1.5 CEs. For accreditation information and presenter biographies, Click here.

Topics:

I. Prevalence of anemia in CKD and etiology

A. Terminology of anemia
B. Types of anemia
C. Laboratory values used to diagnose anemia
D. Symptoms of anemia

II. 2. The roles of Epogen/Aranesp

A. Possible adverse effects
B. Causes of Epogen/Aranesp resistance

III. Role of transfusion
IV. Guidelines for the management of anemia in CKD

A. Anemia protocols
B. Target ranges for hemoglobin

V. Iron

A. Laboratory tests used to diagnose iron deficiency
B. Estimation of iron needs
C. Recommendations for IV iron
D. Recommendations for oral iron
E. Medications that may interfere with iron absorption.

VI. Case studies on anemia management

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the prevalence and etiology of anemia in CKD.
2. Explain the roles of Epogen/Aranesp/iron.
3. List the guidelines for management of anemia in CKD.