Peri‐operative nutrition. (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ali Abdelhamid, Y.; Chapman, M. J.; Deane, A. M.
• Is Part Of: Anaesthesia. Volume 71(2016)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Anesthesia -- Periodicals; 617.96
• DOI: 10.1111/anae.13310
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-2409

Abstract

Summary: Patients are frequently malnourished or are at risk of malnutrition before surgery. Peri‐operative nutritional support can improve their outcomes. This review focuses on new developments in peri‐operative nutrition, including: patient preparation and pre‐operative fasting; the role of nutritional supplementation; the optimal route and timing of nutrient delivery; and the nutritional management of specific groups including critically ill, obese and elderly patients.