Multiple true/ false type question -

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Multiple true/ false type question -

Regarding ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) protocol for colorectal surgery -

  1. Smoking cessation should be done at least 2 weeks before surgery

  2. Clear liquids in such patients can be given till 2 hours before surgery

  3. Prophylactic antibiotic should be given within 1 hour of surgery

  4. All patients following surgery require gastric decompression for 1-2 days

  5. Early mobilisation after surgery should be encouraged

ERAS is an important concept -

  1. F - smoking cessation should be done at least 4 weeks before surgery to prevent complications

  2. T - clear liquids can be given till 2 hours before surgery. This includes clear carbohydrate drinks as well.

  3. True

  4. False - No evidence that gastric decompression helps in all cases. In fact it has been associated with prolonged ileus

  5. True