Repeated fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries linked to poor recovery outcomes

[Ketua Dobbs]

Repeated fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries linked to poor recovery outcomes

People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition due to repeated or prolonged fasting, which can slow recovery and increase the risk of death, according to a study of more than 28 million patients presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting.
Source: Repeated fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries linked to poor recovery outcomes