XR® Pre-Op Carb Loading | 3-pack

XR® Pre-Op Carb Loading | 3-pack Carbohydrate loading is an enhanced alternative to preoperative fasting (NPO) protocols utilizing an anesthesia recommended maltodextrin formulation to optimize your recovery. What is the XR® Pre-Op Carbohydrate Loading Drink? The XR® Carbohydrate Loading Drink supports pre-surgical optimization by: Providing complex carbohydrates to reduce surgical stress Improving glycemic control and hydration Adhering to ERAS® (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) guidelines Refreshing Coconut Lime flavor, 54g per single-serving packetAvoid Fasting prior to surgery Mix easily with water & ice When do I take the XR® Carb Loading? Evening before surgery: Consume 2 packets of XR® Carbohydrate Loading over 2 hours. Day of surgery: Take 1 packet 2–4 hours before your procedure. *Mix with water only to maintain a 'clear fluid'. The Science Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs have established guidelines to minimize the surgical stress response and the deleterious effects that it has on patients. ERAS protocols such as screening for poor nutritional status and providing preoperative carbohydrate clear fluids instead of fasting provide effective measures to improve outcomes and decrease postoperative complications.