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    Perioperative undernutrition is prevalent in surgical patients, increasing risks. Early screening and nutritional support by anesthesiologists can significantly reduce complications and improve patient outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Perioperative Medicine
    • Nutritional Science

    Background:

    • Perioperative medicine has evolved, requiring anesthesiologists to address patient risks like undernutrition.
    • Identifying undernutrition necessitates understanding its prevalence, risk factors, and effective screening tools.
    • Anesthesiologists need guidelines for nutritional management and renutrition outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To equip anesthesiologists with essential tools for perioperative undernutrition screening and management.
    • To review current knowledge on undernutrition prevalence, risk factors, and screening methods.
    • To provide guidance on nutritional management strategies and renutrition outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
    • Databases searched include PubMed, Direct Science, and Cochrane Library.
    • No time limit was imposed on the literature search.

    Main Results:

    • Undernutrition is frequent in surgical patients, correlating with increased morbidity, mortality, hospital stay, and costs.
    • Simple screening tools (SNAQ, MST, MUST, NRS-2002) show potential for detecting undernutrition during anesthetic consultations.
    • While further validation is needed, the MUST tool is preferred, and implementing nutritional support can decrease postoperative complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Anesthesiologists can play a crucial role in screening for and managing undernutrition.
    • Proactive management of undernutrition by anesthesiologists can mitigate perioperative morbidity.
    • Integrating nutritional screening and support into perioperative care is vital for patient safety.