Nephrology - Renal Transplant

Pathway Contributor: Susan Martin

Credentials:
RD, CDE

Bio:
Susan Martin is Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with the Renal Transplant Program at the University of Alberta Hospital and the Northern Alberta Renal Program. After graduating with honours from the University of Manitoba in 2002, Susan completed her post-grad internship with Capital Health in Edmonton. After internship, Susan completed a renal dietetic residency program through Capital Health. Susan began her career as a renal dietitian at the Red Deer Regional Hospital with a temporary one year position in 2003; working with renal inpatients, hemodialysis, renal insufficiency and peritoneal dialysis outpatients. Following this, Susan moved to Ontario and worked for the Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital working in the satellite dialysis and renal insufficiency clinic in Barrie. While in Barrie, Susan developed protocols for bone management and was a part of the Quality Assurance team for the dialysis unit. Susan also worked with the Canadian Diabetes Association in developing resources for patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes, including co-authoring a chapter in Beyond the Basics. In 2007, Susan moved to Edmonton to work with the Renal Transplant Program, where she continues to work with renal transplant outpatients. In the Renal Transplant Program, Susan has developed a Vitamin D protocol as well as belonging to various working groups developing provincial nutrition practice guidelines for renal transplant patients as well as standardized provincial education resources.

Contributions:

• What are the recommendations for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the recommendations for screening for and the management of new onset diabetes mellitus after transplant (NODAT) among adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• Are renal transplant recipients (RTRs) at greater risk of foodborne illness and infection? What are the recommendations for preventing foodborne illness in RTRs?  

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• What are the recommended protein intakes for adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• Should adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs) with anemia supplement with vitamin C?  

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• Should adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs) with anemia supplement with L-carnitine?  

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• Are there any food or herbal supplements that may interact with immunosuppressive medications used to treat renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the effects of fish oil or omega-3 supplementation on renal transplantation outcomes?  

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• What are the effects of immunosuppressive drugs on serum magnesium levels in renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What is the vitamin D status of renal transplant recipients (RTRs)? Is vitamin D supplementation recommended for RTRs?  

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• What is the evidence for phosphorus supplementation among renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• Is alcohol consumption contraindicated for renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• What are the effects of post-transplant weight gain among adult renal transplant recipients (RTRs)?  

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• Nephrology - Transplant Background

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• Nephrology – Renal Transplant Practice Guidance Toolkit

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