PREOPERATIVE FASTING ORDER
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INGESTED MATERIAL |
MINIMUM FASTING PERIOD |
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Clear liquids (water, fruit juices without pulp, carbonated beverages, clear tea, and black coffee) |
2 hours
|
|
Breast milk |
4 hours
|
|
Infant formula |
6 hours
|
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Light meal, Non-human milk |
8 hours
|
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All Solids and Liquids for patients at increased risk of aspiration (Examples of coexisting diseases that may increase the risk of aspiration: Pregnancy, obesity, diabetes mellitus, hiatal hernia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, ileus, bowel obstruction) |
8 hours
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These recommendations apply to healthy patients who are undergoing elective procedures. They are not intended for women in labor. A light meal typically consists of toast and clear liquids. Meals that include fried or fatty foods or meat may prolong gastric emptying time. Both the amount and type of foods ingested must be considered when determining an appropriate fasting period.
