Is “Nothing After Midnight” Still the Best Way to Prepare for Surgery?
For many patients, surgery begins with hours of fasting. But prolonged fasting can contribute to discomfort, fatigue and metabolic stress, factors that may make recovery more challenging.
For eligible patients, preoperative carbohydrate loading offers another approach. Consuming a specially formulated carbohydrate drink before surgery helps keep the body in a fed state and may reduce the stress response associated with surgery.
ENROUTE™ PREPARE delivers 50 grams of complex carbohydrates with no added sugar. It is designed to support hydration, reduce insulin resistance and improve the patient experience around surgery.
Leading anesthesia guidelines permit clear fluids until approximately two hours before many elective procedures, although every patient must follow the instructions provided by their surgical team.
PREPARE is not appropriate for everyone, including certain patients with delayed gastric emptying or other contraindications.
Preparing for surgery should mean more than simply going without food or drink. With the right nutrition strategy, patients can arrive better prepared for the journey ahead.
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