Understanding Blood Results for Dietitians and Nutritionists

Duration: 2 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 16

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

OVERVIEW

Essential for teams involved in the care of the bariatric/gastric patient. Provides a background in physiology and pathology for a haematological and biochemical approach to patient management, supplementation and blood monitoring of bariatric / gastric surgery. The course will appeal to dietitians, nutritionists and nurses.

CONTENT

Full blood count

Electrolytes: sodium, potassium, urea, creatinine, phosphate, magnesium

Glucose

Liver function tests

Iron

Ferritin

Vitamin B12

Folate/red cell folate

Lipid profile: total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides

25-Hydroxyvitamin D

Calcium

Parathyroid hormone

Vitamins A and E, zinc, selenium, copper

Discussion of key supplementation

Practical aspects of interpreting results

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

To understand the rationale for pre-operative and post-operative blood testing
Why supplements are used
Clinical implications of results

ATTENDED BY

Dietitians and Nutritionists
Allied Health Professionals

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