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In this 14-minute video from Stanford University, Katie Mathias, MS, RD-AP, CSO, CNSC, Head and Neck Oncology Dietitian at Stanford Health Care, provides essential guidance on nutrition before and after surgery. Learn how surgical procedures affect nutritional needs, discover optimal pre-surgery nutrition strategies, understand post-operative nutritional requirements, and get advice on managing common side effects. The presentation also briefly addresses the importance of exercise in the surgical journey. This video is part of the Thrive Nutrition Series from the Stanford Cancer Center, presented by registered dietitians from Stanford Health Care's Department of Clinical Nutrition.
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction
1:10 How surgery can affect your nutrition needs and status
2:31 Nutrition before surgery
6:45 Nutrition after surgery
9:38 Common side effects after surgery
12:39 A comment on exercise
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Stanford Health Care
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4.7 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews
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I recently completed the Nutrition and Diabetes course, and it was an excellent learning experience. The course provided clear, practical, and evidence-based knowledge about diabetic management through proper nutrition. It helped me understand carbohydrate counting, glycemic index, meal planning, portion control, and lifestyle modifications in a simple and applicable way. The content was well-structured and easy to follow, linking theory with real clinical situations. I especially appreciated the focus on patient education and counseling skills. This course has improved my confidence in guiding patients with diabetes toward healthier dietary choices and better long-term glucose control. Highly recommended for healthcare professionals.
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This concise "Nutrition Before and After Surgery" class proved to be an exceptionally valuable and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Despite its brevity, the course delivered a wealth of practical and easy-to-digest information, making the often-comp…
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Más indicaciones para aporte calorico, tanto para paciente con plan de estadÃa hospitalaria larga como pacientes del área de cuidados intensivo quienes requieren estarán bajo soporte vital como ventilación mecánica invasiva o bajo uso continuo de diuréticos que hagan perder electrolitos.