In light of new recommendations to shorten clear fluid fasting time before anesthesia, our study aimed at exploring residual fluid volume in the stomach after different fasting times. We intended… Click to show full abstract
In light of new recommendations to shorten clear fluid fasting time before anesthesia, our study aimed at exploring residual fluid volume in the stomach after different fasting times. We intended to perform direct endoscopic aspiration of stomach contents under vision, as part of routine gastroscopy assessment. Hereby we would be able to quantify true residual gastric fluid volume and acidity in children and measure their correlation with fasting times.
               
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