Association of a Liberal Fasting Policy of Clear Fluids Before Surgery With Fasting Duration and Patient Well-being and Safety.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.5867
Abstract: Importance Current fasting guidelines for procedures under anesthesia are poorly implemented, leading to negative metabolic sequelae. Recent studies in children showed support of liberal clear fluid intake; adult physiology can support clear fluid intake, but… read more here.
Keywords: fasting policy; clear fluids; fasting duration; policy ... See more keywords
Lack of benefit of active preparation compared with a clear fluid-only diet in small-bowel visualization for video capsule endoscopy: results of a randomized, blinded, controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2016.07.028
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Controversy remains regarding the type and amount of precapsule bowel cleansing required for small-bowel video capsule endoscopy (VCE). This study aims to assess the efficacy and tolerance of 2 active preparations and… read more here.
Keywords: small bowel; bowel; trial; clear fluids ... See more keywords
P94 Pre-Operative Fasting in Surgical Patients at Good Hope Hospital – Reducing incidents of unnecessary prolonged fasting periods in patients undergoing surgery
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrab032.093
Abstract: Abstract Patients are often fasted from food and liquid for unnecessarily long periods of time prior to surgery. There is often misunderstanding amongst patients and even members of staff as to what exactly is meant… read more here.
Keywords: prolonged fasting; operative fasting; pre operative; surgery ... See more keywords