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Effectiveness and safety of preoperative carbohydrate loading in pediatric patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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In brief
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines whether giving carbohydrates to children before surgery improves outcomes and is safe. The study synthesizes evidence from randomized controlled trials to guide perioperative nutrition practices in pediatric surgical patients.
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ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of preoperative carbohydrate loading (PCL) in pediatric patients.
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