1385 “Pre-Op Fasting Times Audit in Colorectal Surgery at A University Teaching Hospital”

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Abstract Aim Hull University teaching hospitals NHS trust has guidelines for patient fasting times prior to major elective surgery. We aimed to assess the compliance of pre-op fasting times for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Method An initial and later re-audit was undertaken, prospectively, of 20 consecutive patients admitted for elective colorectal surgery at Castle Hill Hospital. Data was collected on a structured proforma and was completed following patient’s interview, ORMIS (operation room system) and Lorenzo (hospital intranet). Results Initial audit demonstrated 10% (2 out of 20) and 5% (1 out of 20) compliance with liquid and solid fasting times, respectively. Following implementation of changes, re-audit demonstrated 60% (12 out of 20) and 0% (0 out of 20) compliance with liquid and solid fasting times respectively Conclusions We concluded that liquid fasting times can be improved further by communication between theatre staff and ward. Whilst solid fasting times can be improved but at an expense of losing a theatre space. A further re-audit [planned in a month period.