Why the study?
Available perioperative fasting guidelines do not apply uniformly across South Asian countries with distinct food habits, and very few evidences address problems peculiar to this region.
The Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists provides tailored practice guidelines for perioperative fasting and feeding to minimize aspiration risk, specifically considering the diverse dietary and cultural habits of the South Asian population.
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Supports adoption of culturally adapted fasting protocols in South Asia; extends international guidelines to regional dietary and economic contexts.
Dongare et al. (2020) studied this question.
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