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Pentec Health is the undisputed leader in clinical nutrition therapies and support services for Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition (IDPN) and Intraperitoneal Nutrition (IPN) patients on dialysis.

IDPN and IPN Therapy 

We are a trusted partner for providers and dialysis clinics, who rely on our deep understanding of the nutritional needs of dialysis patients. As a champion for patients, we pioneered the nutrition treatment paradigm shift 15 years ago that benefits patients and their nursing teams to this day. 

See How Real Patients on Dialysis Benefited from the Nutrition They Received from IDPN/IPN Therapy

Select a story below to watch a short documentary about each patient's experiences, and read more about how IDPN/IPN Therapy made a real difference.

Upcoming Webinars

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GLP-1 RAs, Weight Loss & CKD: Maintaining Muscle Mass and Nutritional Status

Presenter: Annmarie Duggan MS, RD- Clinical Nutrition Education Programs Lead- Pentec Health

This course will provide an overview of the use of GLP-1 RAs for CKD patients with a focus on maintaining adequate nutritional status, muscle mass, muscle strength and function during weight loss.  Additional content will include practical dietary guidelines for the management of GLP-1 RA related gastrointestinal symptoms, achieving optimal protein intake and specific nutrients of concern.

Dietitians: This program awards 1 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetics Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.

Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17581, for 1.0 Contact Hour for Nurses.

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Beyond Cystic Fibrosis: A Case-Driven Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Nutrition

Presenters: Dr. Akash Pandey, MD, PNS, Dip ABOM, Dip ABCLip-Attending Physician in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Orlando, FL & Kalee Eichelberger, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC, CHES-Specialty Dietitian at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, Orlando, FL

This CE session reviews exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) presentation beyond cystic fibrosis using a case-based approach. This course covers pancreatic physiology, clinical signs of EPI, diagnostic testing, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, nutrition management, formula/supplement selection, vitamin replacement, adherence challenges, and long-term monitoring. Attendees will walk away with actionable clinical tools and recommendations to significantly improve clinical health outcomes and patient quality of life.

Dietitians: The CPE activity application for this activity is pending CDR review and approval for 1 CPEUs.

Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17581, for 1.0 Contact Hour for Nurses.


References:
1. Lambert, Kelly et al. “Commentary on the 2020 update of the KDOQI clinical practice guideline for nutrition in chronic kidney disease.” Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) vol. 27,6 (2022): 537-540. doi:10.1111/nep.14025. 
2. Liu, Peng Ju, et al. “The Effects of Oral Nutritional Supplements in Patients With Maintenance Dialysis Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.” PloS One, vol. 13, no. 9, Sept. 2018, p. e0203706. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203706.