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A Carbohydrate-Rich Drink Reduces Preoperative Discomfort in Elective Surgery Patients

Anesthesia & Analgesia · 2001 · Vol. 93(5) · pp. 1344–1350

Jonatan Hausel✉(Ersta sjukhus)Jonas Nygren✉Michael Lagerkranser(Karolinska University Hospital)Per M. HellströmFolke Hammarqvist(Saint Göran Hospital)Caisa Almström✉Annika LindhAnders Thorell✉Olle Ljungqvist✉

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Abstract

Discomfort during the period of waiting before elective surgery can be reduced if patients are prepared with a carbohydrate-rich drink, compared with preoperative oral intake of water or overnight fasting. Visual analog scales can provide useful information about preoperative discomfort in elective surgery patients.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Nausea and vomiting managementThirstMedicineEveningPlaceboMalaiseVisual analogue scaleMorningNauseaAnesthesiaPreoperative fasting

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AdultAgedDietary CarbohydratesDouble-Blind MethodFastingFemaleGastric AcidGastric MucosaHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementPlacebosPreoperative Care

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