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Table 2 Specific preoperative CCD use reported in colorectal ERAS programs

From: A U.S. survey of pre-operative carbohydrate-containing beverage use in colorectal enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs

Colorectal ERAS programs using a pre-op CCD (n = 68) Given to patients without diabetes Given to patients with diabetes not receiving insulin Given to patients with diabetes receiving insulin
n (%) n (%) n (%)
Clear-Fast® 18 (29.5) 16 (31.4) 12 (31.6)
Ensure Pre-Surgery® 17 (27.9) 16 (31.4) 11 (29)
Gatorade® 16 (26.2) 11 (21.6) 10 (26.3)
Apple juice 6 (9.8) 5 (9.8) 2 (5.3)
Other 4 (6.6)1 3 (5.9)2 3 (7.9)3
  1. 1Patients without diabetes—other (4) includes 1 Gatorade® zero, 2 Glycemic Endothelial Drink™ (G.E.D.), and 1 Ensure® clear
  2. 2Patients with diabetes not receiving insulin—other (3) includes 1 Gatorade® zero and 2 G.E.D.™
  3. 3Patients with diabetes receiving insulin—other (3) includes 1 Gatorade® zero, 1 Gatorade® prime, and 1 G.E.D.™
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Perioperative Medicine

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