Advantages of drinking 50g of maltodextrin preoperatively

Preoperative

• Appreciative patients – less anxiety, hunger, thirst, headache, nausea13, lightheadedness27

• Appreciative nurses and secretaries - look forward to dealing with your patients who are in a better physical and mental space (less irritable).

• Nurses have something positive to offer patients who have their surgery delayed

 

 

Operative

• Stimulates anabolic insulin hormones which counteracts the catabolic endocrine and metabolic stress response from the trauma of surgery26

• Intravenous cannulation is facilitated – less venoconstriction

• Improved stability on induction by keeping patients hydrated

 

 

Postoperative

• Prevents insulin resistance25,33,34.

• Facilitates immune response by minimising postoperative hyperglycaemia. Excess blood sugar inhibits phagocytosis and chemotaxis6,35,36.

• Less post-operative nausea and vomiting has been demonstrated32.

 

 

Advantages of Dex. to the anaesthetist

• Differentiates your practice - Patient satisfaction levels soar

• Patient-centered care (comfort is not trivial)

• Premium service to your patients - exceed their expectations

• Dex is safe and complies with ANZCA, ASA and RACS guidelines