The Importance of Perioperative Nutrition – Dr Wischmeyer
presenter(s):
Paul Wischmeyer, MD, EDIC
Date: | 30 May 2019 |
Location: | Columbus, OH, USA |
“No patient should ever have elective surgery in this country or any other without having nutrition screening performed, and when needed, nutrition therapy initiated.”
In this 02:34 video, Dr Wischmeyer discusses the risks malnourished patients face during and after surgery, and outlines the specific clinical outcomes healthcare professionals can change by providing proper nutrition for these patients.
In this 02:34 video, Dr Wischmeyer discusses the risks malnourished patients face during and after surgery, and outlines the specific clinical outcomes healthcare professionals can change by providing proper nutrition for these patients.