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Let’s Talk Preoperative Nutrition Optimization: Scoping Review from JACS

Taught by
Paul E. Wischmeyer MD, EDIC, FCCM, FASPEN
Paul E. Wischmeyer MD, EDIC, FCCM, FASPEN
Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery - Duke University
Thomas K. Varghese Jr. MD, MS, MBA, FACS
Thomas K. Varghese Jr. MD, MS, MBA, FACS
Section Chief-General Thoracic Surgery University of Utah
Duration
60
min

About this Webinar

Objectives:
 •    Identify five nutritional interventions for pre-surgery patients mentioned in the scoping review published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS)
•    List the two clinical outcomes most frequently measured in response to preoperative nutrition optimization
•    Describe the 'Take-Away' points meant to guide the practice decisions of general surgeons

Financial support provided by Nestlé Health Science.

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1. Review the self-reflection questions:

  • Describe any professional gaps that were identified as a result of viewing this presentation. Do you plan to change your current practice? if so, what can you or your team change that you are not currently doing?
  • What barriers or limitations do you anticipate when it comes to implementing a change to your practice. How can you overcome such barriers?
  • What do you or your team need to learn more about to improve knowledge, competence and/or patient care?  

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