P.114 Survey of current practices for stopping clear fluids before an elective caesarean birth

Abstract

Introduction: Enhanced recovery is being increasingly used as a model of perioperative care for women having an elective caesarean birth. [1] Adshead D, Wrench I, Woolnough M. Enhanced recovery for elective caesarean section. BJA Educ 2020;20:354-7. Google Scholar Pre-operative hydration is essential and fasting times should be as short as possible, having a negative impact on patient experience if prolonged. The current recommendation is to drink clear fluids until two hours before surgery. [2] Wilson RD, Caughey AB, Wood SL et al. Guidelines for antenatal and preoperative care in cesarean delivery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society Recommendations (Part 1). Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2018;219:523-32. Google Scholar The survey aimed to establish if delivery suite practices are being more liberal in this approach.