Clinical Study: DEX Carbohydrate Drink Improves Patient Satisfaction Before Surgery

A peer-reviewed study conducted at a Level 1 trauma centre and published in the journal Trauma has found that DEX significantly improved patient satisfaction scores for fasting surgical patients.

About the Study

Researchers from Monash University assessed patient satisfaction following the introduction of DEX in trauma patients fasting preoperatively at a Level 1 adult trauma centre.

Key Findings

• Hunger scores dropped significantly - median scores fell from 7 to 3 following DEX introduction (p=0.004)

• Thirst scores improved - median scores fell from 7.5 to 4 (p=0.018)

• No adverse events or theatre timing issues were associated with DEX use

Endorsed by Australia's Peak Medical Bodies

DEX has the support of both the Australian Society of Anaesthetics and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. DEX is a Medical Symbiosis company - building modern health products powered by science.