Why the study?
What are the optimal perioperative fasting times for adults and children undergoing elective surgery?
What are the optimal perioperative fasting times for adults and children undergoing elective surgery?
This guideline establishes that clear fluids are safe up to 2 hours and solid foods up to 6 hours before elective surgery in adults and children.
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Supports updating fasting guidelines to minimize perioperative discomfort; confirms safety of liberalized protocols in elective adult and pediatric surgery.
Smith et al. (2011) studied this question.