PREcovery®

PREcovery®

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PREcovery® is a complex carbohydrate drink for the dietary preparation of elective surgical patients. PREcovery® is an evidence-based formulation designed to reduce postoperative insulin resistance and improve outcomes. PREcovery® contains no added fillers, artificial sweeteners, or artificial flavors.

Evidence-Based Formulation

50g Complex Carbohydrate | 12.5% Concentration | Low Osmolality

Usage to be determined by a healthcare professional. Below are recommended intake protocols.


3 Dose Protocol:

The evening before surgery - Prepare two servings of PREcovery®, one at a time, by stirring one package into 400mL (13.5 fl oz) of water until completely dissolved. Consume both servings over a two hour period.


The day of surgery - 2-3 hours before surgery, or as directed by your healthcare professional, prepare one serving of PREcovery® by stirring one package into 400mL (13.5 fl oz) of water until completely dissolved. Drink immediately within 20 minutes or less. Ensure no fluids are consumed within 2 hours of your scheduled surgery.


1 Dose Protocol:

The day of surgery - 2-3 hours before surgery, or as directed by your healthcare professional, prepare one serving of PREcovery® by stirring one package into 400mL (13.5 fl oz) of water until completely dissolved. Drink immediately within 20 minutes or less. Ensure no fluids are consumed within 2 hours of your scheduled surgery.

maltodextrin, citric acid, natural flavour, sodium chloride, stevia.

  • Reduced Insulin Resistance.1
  • Reduced Length of Hospital Stay.2,3
  • Reduced Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.4
  • Reduced Muscle and Protein Losses.5,6
  • Reduced of Hunger, Thirst and Anxiety.7,8
  • Improved Patient Well-being.9
  • Not suitable for patients with delayed gastric emptying or comorbidity that affects gastric emptying.
  • Not for intravenous use.
  • Not suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
  • Not suitable for patients with type 1 diabetes.
  • Not suitable for use in children under 1 year of age.
  • For use under medical supervision.

EVIDENCE-BASED

CLINICAL GRADE

Unlike juice and sports drinks, PREcovery® is designed specifically for surgical patients. PREcovery® meets the ERAS Society® recommendations for a preoperative oral carbohydrate drink, and meets the Canadian and American Anesthesiology Societies’ (CAS & ASA) recommendations for preoperative consumption of clear fluids.

LOW OSMOLALITY

Concerned about safety? PREcovery® has the lowest osmolality among competitors to ensure timely gastric emptying before surgery.

FAQs

Can I use this product in my diabetic patients? Type 2 diabetic individuals may use PREcovery®. There are a few studies that illustrate the safety of using preoperative carbohydrate beverages in this patient population. However, PREcovery® is contraindicated for type 1 diabetic patients as there is no data to support use in this patient population.

Won’t juice or sports drinks achieve the same result?Juice and sports drinks contain simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates produce less than half the insulin response than do the complex carbohydrates found in PREcovery®. There is no evidence to support the safety or effectiveness of juice and sports drinks as a preoperative carbohydrate beverage.

What is the cost? Contact us for detailed pricing. PREcovery® is the most cost-affordable solution in North America.

References

Nygren J, et al. Preoperative oral carbohydrate administration reduces postoperative insulin resistance. Clin Nutr. 1998;17(2):65–71.
ERAS Compliance Group. The impact of enhanced recovery protocol compliance on elective colorectal cancer resection: results from an international registry. Ann Surg. 2015;261(6):1153-1159.
Nygren J, et al. Preoperative oral carbohydrate nutrition: an update. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2001;4(4):255–259.
Hausel J, et al. Randomized clinical trial of the effects of oral preoperative carbohydrates on postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Br J Surg. 2005;92(4):415-21.
Crowe PJ, et al. The effect of preoperative glucose loading on postoperative nitrogen metabolism. Br J Surg 1984;71(8):635–637.
Svanfeldt M, et al. Randomized clinical trial of the effect of preoperative oral carbohydrate treatment on postoperative whole-body protein and glucose kinetics. Br J Surg. 2007;94(11):1342-1350.
Brady M, et al. Preoperative fasting for adults to prevent perioperative complications. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;4:CD004423.
Hausel J, et al. A carbohydrate-rich drink reduces preoperative discomfort in elective surgery patients. Anesth & Analg. 2001;93(5):1344-1350.
Ljungqvist O, et al. Enhanced recovery after surgery: a review. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(3):292-298.

*ERAS® is a trademark of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society. This product has not been reviewed or endorsed by ERAS.
†American Society of Anesthesiologists is a registered trademark of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).