Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Feb 2021
Oral carbohydrate solution cause an inflammatory response when aspirated into the lungs in mice.
Many studies have been published on the beneficial effects of oral carbohydrate solutions (OCS) administered prior to surgery. However, the risk of pulmonary aspiration cannot be excluded in all patients undergoing anesthesia. But, there are few studies on the safety of OCS at lung aspiration. ⋯ Aspiration of OCS may cause inflammation of the lungs. The preoperative use of OCS may require caution under specific clinical conditions, such as patients at risk of lung aspiration.