Takeshi Yokoyama
Japan
Research Article
Effect of Glucose Administration on the Metabolism during Surgery
Author(s): Shoko Kitamura, Jun Hirokawa, Saori Sako and Takeshi YokoyamaShoko Kitamura, Jun Hirokawa, Saori Sako and Takeshi Yokoyama
Background and aim: Glucose is stored mainly in the liver and muscles as glycogen. However, the total calories are less than basal energy expenditure for one day. Overnight fast before surgery may be stressful for patients. Therefore, we investigated the effect of glucose administration on the metabolic state during anesthesia. Methods: After getting written informed consent, patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery were randomly assigned to two groups throughout the surgical procedure, G group receiving acetated Ringer solution with 1.5% glucose (n=12) and R group receiving acetated Ringer solution without glucose (n=11). Anesthesia was maintained with remifentanil and sevoflurane. Blood glucose level was monitored continuously using the STG-22TM from after the induction of anesthes.. View More»
