Maintain the level of hydration (fluid intake) and adequate diuresis is very important to do.
Here are a few things related to diet to do role in the treatment of acute renal failure:
1. Nutritional needs should be determined by the type of treatment of acute renal failure patients lived.
The amount and type of nutrients should also be adjusted to cause acute renal failure such as trauma, burns, infections, and other causes.
In addition, some types of drugs may affect appetite so that patients will need to be more aware of nutrition.
2. Sufficient energy intake must be ensured in patients with acute renal failure.
This energy is used to meet the needs of the body as the patient may experience a stress that drain energy.
The recommended daily dose of energy is 30-40 kcal / kg body weight.
3. Do not forget also to include fats, simple carbohydrates, and protein to meet the nutritional needs of the body.
4. In cases where the patient is not required to do dialysis, protein intake should be set to about 0.6 grams per kilogram of body weight.
5. When patients are required to undergo dialysis, protein intake should be increased to 1.0-1.4 g / kg body weight.
6. During the oliguric phase, sodium intake should be limited to 1000 mg to 2000 mg and 1000 mg of potassium per day maximum.
7. The amount of body fluid also should be monitored closely. The patient may experience vomiting or diarrhea so that the amount of body fluids must be maintained at optimal levels.
Treatment of acute renal failure, as well as other treatments, requires patient cooperation and discipline are assisted by a team of health and family members.
