| 摘要 |
Provided herein are beverage compositions to be ingested by a patient prior to administration of anesthesia comprising: a) one or more carbohydrates, wherein the total Calories available from the carbohydrates is at least about 200 and wherein the one or more carbohydrates are the sole source of significant Calories in the beverage; b) an acid, in a quantity sufficient to result in a pH of at least about 3.7 to about 4.5 and to enhance the shelf life and flavor of the beverage; c) a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is also a cerebro-vasoconstrictor; d) a sweetener and e) water, wherein the beverage composition, when ingested at least about two hours prior to administration of anesthesia is effective to relieve one or more symptoms associated with prolonged fasting. Further provided herein are methods of using the pre-operative beverage compositions disclosed herein in preparation for the safe induction of anesthesia in a patient before surgery. |
