Fasting before surgery is easier now, thanks to shorter fasting times supported by evidence of improved surgical outcomes.

The guidelines are largely based on scientific evidence, as noted in the document. The guidelines state that for elective cases, intake of clear fluids is allowed up to two hours before induction, ...

People with diabetes don't have higher gastric volumes than those without diabetes after following standard preoperative fasting instructions, suggested a study from a team of anesthesiologist ...

Most children - including nearly 80% of infants - go without clear liquids before surgery for at least twice as long as guidelines recommend, according to an analysis of data on more than 70,000 ...

If you’ve ever needed a surgical procedure, chances are you were given strict instructions about abstaining from eating and drinking for a particular period of time before your surgery. While fasting ...

A new quality improvement initiative demonstrates that evidence-based, clear liquid guidelines can safely reduce fasting windows by 1 hour without increasing aspiration risks. MPR, a trusted source of ...

The days of prolonged fasting prior to cardiac catheterization may be numbered, as the body of evidence grows to allow patients to eat before the procedure. Patients undergoing coronary artery ...

Why do we fast before tests or surgeries? Fasting is most important before any surgery that requires anesthesia, such as joint replacements, heart surgeries, and more. That’s because “anesthetic drugs ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say pre-surgery fasting guidelines may need to be changed for people taking weight loss drugs. Shannon Fagan/Getty Images A new study concludes that weight loss drugs can ...