Inpatient Neurology Nutrition
Common conditions seen include:
-Brain and spinal cord tumors and injuries
-Stroke
-Vascular malformations
-Brain hemorrhages and aneurysms
-Subdural hematomas
-Epilepsy
The role of the Clinical Nutritionist the benefit of nutrition therapy:
-Assess nutrition status
-Seek solutions to maximize nutrition status within boundaries of patient's care plan
(i.e. oral liquid supplementation, snacks)
-Further recommendations to MD include adding a multivitamin, to replace
electrolytes, to consider nutrition support.
-Offer encouragement and provided education to patients and families as
appropriate
Your inpatient neurology nutritionist is: Angela Filauro, RD
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Undergraduate:
University of Maine Orono, ME
Internship:
University of Virginia Health System
Other Professional Credentials:
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Certified in adult and child CPR
Professional Organization Memberships:
American Dietetic Association
Virginia Dietetic Association
Blue Ridge Dietetic Association - Legislative Chair, 2006-2007