Stomach
Stomach refers to fasting.
Fasting guidelines vary between hospitals and in some cases between practitioners in the same hospital!
In general, for adult patients
Fasting guidelines vary between hospitals and in some cases between practitioners in the same hospital!
In general, for adult patients
- Patients should not have eaten for 6 hours prior to elective surgery
- Clear, non-alcoholic fluids can be consumed up until 2 hours before surgery, to avoid confusion it is easier to say water only.
- Chewing gum is a controversial area.
- There will be specific considerations for infants and patients receiving NG feeding.