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Healthy eating before your surgery or procedure: How it can help - 06/2016

Healthy eating before your surgery or procedure: How it can help
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Abstract

This handout explains why it is important that your body is well nourished and well hydrated before a surgery or other procedure. It gives specific instructions on what to eat and drink and when.

Author
Harborview Medical Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2016
Revision Date
06/2016
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Diet
Preoperative Teaching
Languages
English
Record ID
4475