Scientific Papers
THE EFFECT OF AN ORAL GLUCOSE LOAD ON SODIUM AND WATER EXCRETION AFTER RAPID INTRAVENOUS INFUSION OF 0.9% (W/V) SALINE
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Previous studies have suggested that oral or intravenous glucose enhances salt and water retention following a saline load. To test this, we studied the effects of an oral glucose load on urinary [...]
THE EFFECT OF PREOPERATIVE FASTING ON POSTOPERATIVE THIRST, HUNGER AND ORAL INTAKE IN PAEDIATRIC AMBULATORY TONSILLECTOMY
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this prospective study was to examine whether preoperative face-to-face counselling about a child's fasting and active preoperative nutrition have an effect on thirst, hunger and postoperative oral intake in [...]
THE EFFECTS OF BOLUS AND CONTINUOUS NASOGASTRIC FEEDING ON GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX AND GASTRIC EMPTYING IN HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS: A RANDOMISED THREE-WAY CROSSOVER PILOT STUDY
Background & aimsnNasogastric feeding may result in gastro-oesophageal reflux and, therefore, increase the risk of aspiration. This may be greater when feeds are administered via a bolus than by infusion. We aimed to measure gastric [...]
THE EFFECTS OF FLUID INGESTION ON FREE-PACED INTERMITTENT-SPRINT PERFORMANCE AND PACING STRATEGIES IN THE HEAT
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of fluid ingestion on pacing strategies and performance during intermittent-sprint exercise in the heat. Nine male rugby players performed a habituation session and 2 50-min [...]