Knee osteoarthritis
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group will receive a carbohydrate drink 2-3 hours prior to surgery
Sponsors
none
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All patients, 18 years or older, with primary or secondary osteoarthritis of the knee who qualify for a unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Patients with risk factors for reduced fasting (metabolic disorders (Diabetes Mellitus), age >80 years); - Insufficient command of Dutch; - ASA >3; - Patient who are incompetent to decide.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Orthostatic intolerance and -hypotension during first postoperative mobilization. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Complication rate of reduced fasting (aspiration); - Presence of postoperative nausea and vomiting; - Length of hospital stay | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJeroen van Egmond
Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum
Outcome results
None listed