4. Ott MC, Stewart TC, Lawlor DK, et al. Management of blunt thoracic aortic injuries:
endovascular stents versus open repair. J Trauma 2004; 56: 565-70. 5. Prinssen M …

(ASA) specifically addressed chewing gum in their updated practice guidelines for
preoperative fasting. 1 It is time now for ASA to seek expert comments and consensus to …

Has the implementation of the current pre-operative fasting guidelines (uk giftasup) been
successful? An audit of current practi Page 1 CONSORT-NPT score from 2004 to 2010 (95% CI …

3. Maltby JR, Sutherland AD, Sale GP, et al. Preoperative oral fluids: Is a five-hour fast
justified prior to elective surgery? Anesth Analg 1986; 65: 1112-6. 4. American Society of …

For over several decades of the twentieth century preoperative fasting was one of the
inviolable canons of medicine. The recommended time to refrain from eating and fluids was …

PREOPERATIVE PATIENT FASTING is an essential element of the patient preparation
process, but patients may be fasting for excessive lengths of time. INVESTIGATORS AT ONE …

Preoperative fasting has been a traditional practice for many years to reduce the risk of
aspiration while the patient is under general anaesthetic and to eliminate the risk of …

Preoperative fasting is necessary to reduce the risk of regurgitation of gastric contents and
pulmonary aspiration in patients undergoing general anaesthetic and procedural sedation …

A computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis was performed that showed features of
a proximal small bowel obstruction, with the suggestion of an intraluminal lesion or adhesion …

Background The practice of fasting from midnight prior to surgery is an outdated one. Aims
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an evidence-based protocol for reduced …