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Perioperative nutritional supplements in geriatric hip fracture patients improves outcomes
November 2014
Perioperative nutritional supplements in geriatric hip fracture patients improves outcomes
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Perioperative oral nutritional supplements in normally or mildly undernourished geriatric patients submitted to surgery for hip fracture: a randomized clinical trial
Clin Nutr. 2010 Oct;29(5):574-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 normally nourished or mildly undernourished elderly patients with hip fractures requiring surgery were randomized to receive energy-protein supplements, providing 40 g of protein and 400 kcal daily, or no intervention. Patients were assessed for serum protein, body mass index, and postoperative complications. Supplemented patients had significantly greater serum albumin compared to controls, an...
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