Physiological impact of oral carbohydrate preload in healthy volunteers
Brian Cowie,
Adam Lipszyc,
Jamahal Luxford
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundOral carbohydrate loading has become a key component of Enhanced Recovery After Major Surgery (ERAS) pathways, with potential improvements in patient comfort, nausea and vomiting, ileus and length of stay. The contribution of each component of ERAS, including carbohydrate beverages, remains unclear. We aimed to determine the impact of standardized oral carbohydrate fluid loading on haemodynamics, stroke volume and gastric state in a group of healthy volunteers.MethodsTwenty‐three volunteer participan… Show more
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