Dehydration Before Surgery: How it Affects You and How to Avoid It When it comes to staying hydrated, the general population isn’t exactly knocking it out of the park. In fact, according to MedicalDaily.com, 75% of Americans may be chronically dehydrated (someone pass the water!). Though it’s a state three-quarters of us are in at any given time, being dehydrated …
The Answer is Clear: Addressing Misconceptions Around Presurgery Drinks
The Answer is Clear: Addressing Misconceptions Around Presurgery Drinks For decades, patients have been told to fast before surgery. So, when people first hear about presurgery drinks, it’s natural for them to say “Hey, wait—you’re just trying to sell us something we don’t need! And besides, that’s going against doctor’s orders.” But the truth is, despite some misconceptions swirling around …
ClearFast Ingredients 101: The Nutrients & Minerals in our Presurgery Drink that Make for Faster Healing
ClearFast Ingredients 101: The Nutrients & Minerals in our Presurgery Drink that Make for Faster Healing We often get asked what makes our presurgery drink different from (and more effective than) sports drinks or water when it comes to safer surgeries and enhanced recovery after surgery—and the answer lies in ClearFast ingredients. Rich in a number of powerful minerals and …
Electrolytes for Hydration and Healing: What They Are & Why You Need Them
Electrolytes for Hydration and Healing: What They Are & Why You Need Them Ah, electrolytes—we know they’re good, and we know we need them…but what exactly are they? And, more importantly, what’s the deal with the importance of electrolytes for hydration and healing? If you find yourself wondering why in the world you hear so much talk about the power …
When Water Won’t Cut It: 5 Times Your Body Needs a Recovery Drink
When Water Won’t Cut It: 5 Times Your Body Needs a Recovery Drink We love water for hydration as much as the next parched person, but there are times when your body craves a recovery drink instead of good ol’ h2o. Whether it’s a hot power yoga class, a week-long backpacking trip, or even a routine procedure, certain events in …
The Ultimate Life Hack for Quick Healing: Using ClearFast For a Fast Surgery Recovery
The Ultimate Life Hack for Quick Healing: Using ClearFast For a Fast Surgery Recovery When it comes to going under anesthesia, we all want the same thing: a successful procedure and a fast surgery recovery. As much as we love a great hospital bed (hint: not at all), we have to admit there’s nothing better than getting home and starting …
Surgery With ClearFast and Without: The Difference is Clear
Surgery With ClearFast and Without: The Difference is Clear When it comes to undergoing surgery with ClearFast, there are endless benefits we could tell you about for both your presurgery experience and your recovery…but perhaps the best way to gain a comprehensive understanding of ClearFast’s benefits is to compare what surgery is like with ClearFast versus what it’s like without …
10 Mistakes You’re Making When Preparing for Surgery
10 Mistakes You’re Making When Preparing for Surgery When it comes to preparing for surgery, there’s so much to consider. From transportation plans to remembering to pick-up those all-important prescriptions, there are countless different tasks you can easily forget to take care of ahead of time—especially when you’re anxious and overwhelmed about going under anesthesia. To help you on your …
Patient Satisfaction is Tied to Increased Doctor Pay, New Study Shows
Patient Satisfaction is Tied to Increased Doctor Pay, New Study Shows As medical professionals, higher patient satisfaction and better surgical outcomes are always something you’re aiming for…for obvious reasons. But a recent study finds that there’s one new major reason to place even more emphasis on happier, healthier patients and better outcomes: your paycheck may depend on it. Today, we’ll …
How to Decrease PIR & Reduce The Risk of Surgical Site Infection with Preop Carbohydrate Loading
How to Decrease PIR & Reduce The Risk of Surgical Site Infection with Preop Carbohydrate Loading As physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, we know your number-one goal is to ensure patient safety during surgery—while at the same time ensuring efficient hospital stay times and high patient satisfaction. Surgical site infections caused by postoperative insulin resistance (PIR) are not only dangerous to …