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Carbohydrate loading before surgery: How it can help - 10/2016

Carbohydrate loading before surgery: How it can help
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Abstract

This handout explains why drinking extra carbohydrates (carbs) before surgery is helpful. It also tells how to do your carbohydrate loading.

Author
Harborview Medical Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2016
Revision Date
10/2016
Print Abstract
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Preoperative Teaching
Diet
Languages
English
Record ID
4474