Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of preoperative fasting abbreviation with carbohydrate and protein solution on postoperative symptoms of gynecological surgeries: double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.
to investigate the effects of preoperative fasting abbreviation, a recommendation of Postoperative Accelerated Total Recovery protocol (ACERTO protocol), on postoperative symptoms of patients undergoing gynecological surgeries. ⋯ the abbreviation of preoperative fasting with carbohydrate- and protein-containing liquid before gynecological surgeries reduces thirst, hunger, pain, agitation, and favors greater satisfaction and well-being than inert solution ingestion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Enhanced muscle strength with carbohydrate supplement two hours before open cholecystectomy: a randomized, double-blind study.
to investigate the effects of preoperative fasting abbreviation with oral supplementation with carbohydrate in the evolution of grip strength in patients undergoing cholecystectomy by laparotomy. ⋯ the abbreviation of preoperative fasting to two hours with drink containing carbohydrate improves muscle function in the perioperative period.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Curative ablation of atrial fibrillation: comparison between deep sedation and general anesthesia.
To compare deep sedation with general anesthesia for curative ablation of atrial fibrillation. ⋯ Both techniques can be used for the curative ablation of atrial fibrillation. General anesthesia provided smaller respiratory changes and greater immobility of the patient.