This review discusses the use of preoperative carbohydrate-loading drinks as part of the enhanced recovery pathway for surgical patients.
Supports preoperative carbohydrate loading in enhanced recovery; leaves open optimal protocols and subgroup efficacy.
The enhanced recovery pathway is an evidence-based surgical care pathway that includes preoperative, perioperative and postoperative care and results in fewer complications and a shorter length of stay in hospital. There are a variety of elements associated with this pathway and one is the use of a preoperative carbohydrate-loading drink. The consumption of this drink, which is specifically designed to be safely consumed a few hours before surgery, is discussed with a review of the literature on the topic.
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