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Preoperative fasting is the practice of a surgical patient abstaining from eating or drinking ("nothing by mouth") for some time before having an operation.This is intended to prevent stomach contents from getting into the windpipe and lungs (known as a pulmonary aspiration) while the patient is under general anesthesia. [1]
A puréed diet is commonly used for people who have difficulty swallowing and provides a uniformly smooth consistency. [1]Soft diets, particularly purée foods, can contribute to the high prevalence of malnutrition in those with dysphagia, especially in long-term care residents. [2]
Gastric bypass surgery has an emotional and physiological impact on the individual. Many who have undergone the surgery develop depression in the following months as a result of a change in the role food plays in their emotional well-being. [journal 20] Strict limitations on the diet can place great emotional strain on the patient. Energy ...
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At the start of the interview with host and chef Josh Scherer, Hanks outlines his preferred last meal, and it includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and even two sodas, for good measure.
Declined a last meal; she was instead given a dinner from KFC. [33] [34] Saddam Hussein: Crimes against humanity: Iraq: 2006: Hanging: The Times states that "he refused their offers of cigarettes and a last meal of chicken and shawarma rice." [35] Other sources state Hussein ate his last meal of chicken and rice, and had a cup of hot water with ...
Bariatric surgery (also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a surgical procedure used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size ( stomach reduction surgery ), [ 3 ] reduction ...
From Ted Bundy to John Wayne Gacy, we've got 12 meals that prisoners on death row ordered as their last meal. While fried chicken seemed to be a popular menu choice, others have the most simple ...