Objective A gap between clinical practice and evidence is common. The present multicentre
study was designed to explore the actual postoperative fasting practice, including the …

Background The practice of fasting from midnight prior to surgery is an outdated one.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 …

Aims: This study aims to study the preoperative fasting duration for solids and clear fluids
and to compare the fasting times in the patients posted for the morning slot and the …

Prolonged pre-operative fasting can be an unpleasant experience and result in serious
medical complications. The Royal College of Nursing guidelines state a minimum fasting …

Background and Objectives: A growing body of evidence indicates traditional perioperative
care practices of extended fasting and delayed feeding are outdated and detrimental to …

Background & aims International guidance advocates the avoidance of prolonged
preoperative fasting due to its negative impact on perioperative hydration. This study aimed …

Preoperative fasting aims to increase patient safety by reducing the risk of adverse events
during general anaesthesia. However, prolonged fasting may be associated with …

Abstract Background Since October 2004 German Anaesthesiology Societies have officially
recommended a decreased fasting period of 2 h for clear fluids and 6 h for solid food before …

Background Preoperative fasting is a requisite before anesthesia. The main reason for
preoperative fasting is to reduce gastric volume and acidity and thus decrease the risk of …

Results The sample consisted of 193 patients: 83% were scheduled for elective surgery and
86% returned questionnaires. Average fasting time was 13, 6 (±3.0) hours for solid food and …