Define Requirements of Carbohydrates during Surgery?
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are needed to build up glycogen stores and spare the proteins for tissue synthesis, Around GO% of the total energy should be provided from carbohydrates. Maintaining blood glucose levels around 4.5-6.0 mmol/litre (with/without insulin) helps in marked reduction in septic episodes, renal failure, time on the ventilator, polynephropathy and mortality.