Key result
Oral carbohydrate preloading before major surgery is a key element of enhanced recovery pathways that may reduce complications, yet it remains underutilized in clinical practice.
Why the study?
Does oral carbohydrate preload improve postoperative recovery and reduce complications in patients undergoing major surgery compared to prolonged fasting?
Population
Patients undergoing major surgery
Comparison
Oral carbohydrate preload drink vs Prolonged pre-operative fasting ('nil by mouth')
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Oral carbohydrate preload before major surgery is a safe, simple, and effective intervention to improve metabolic response and surgical outcomes, challenging the traditional 'nil by mouth' dogma.
Does oral carbohydrate preload improve postoperative recovery and reduce complications in patients undergoing major surgery compared to prolonged fasting?
Oral carbohydrate preload before major surgery is a safe, simple, and effective intervention to improve metabolic response and surgical outcomes, challenging the traditional 'nil by mouth' dogma.
Scott et al. (2014) conducted an editorial in Major surgery. Oral carbohydrate preload drink vs. Fasting (nil by mouth) was evaluated. Oral carbohydrate preloading before major surgery is a key element of enhanced recovery pathways that may reduce complications, yet it remains underutilized in clinical practice.
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