Abstract
Rationale: Preoperative fasting aims at prevention of aspiration during anaesthesia induction. Prolonged fasting deteriorates patient’s metabolic state and reduces patient comfort. Although the duration of preoperative fasting is clearly described, adherence to the guidelines seems poor. This study assessed preoperative fasting guideline compliance for electively scheduled surgical patients.
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