Introduction
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Considering the practice of preoperative fasting based on observations on the
gastric emptying delay after induction and the time of this fast is closely
linked to organic response to trauma, arise the question about preoperative
fasting period necessary to minimize such response and support the
professional with clinical and scientific evidence.
Aim
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To review the aspects related to the abbreviation of preoperative fasting
from the metabolic point of view, physiology of gastric emptying, its
clinical benefits and the currently recommendations.
Method
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Literature review was based on articles and guidelines published in English
and Portuguese, without restriction of time until January 2017, in PubMed,
SciELO and Cochrane with the descriptors: surgery, preoperative fasting,
carbohydrate. From the universe consulted, 31 articles were selected.
Results
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The literature suggests that the abbreviation of fasting with beverage added
carbohydrates until 2 h before surgery, can bring benefits on glycemic and
functional parameters, reduces hospitalization, and does not present
aspiration risk of healthy patients undergoing elective surgery. Another
nutrient that has been added to the carbohydrate solution and has shown
promising results is glutamine.
Conclusion
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The abbreviation of preoperative fasting with enriched beverage with
carbohydrates or carbohydrate and glutamine seems to be effective in the
care of the surgical patient, optimizing the recovery from of postoperative
period.