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Paediatric Anaesthesia

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Preoperative Fasting in Children

Dr Vaishali Adiga, Anaesthetic Registrar
Anaesthetic Registrar, Guy’s & St. Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK

Dr. Isabeau Walker
Consultant Anaesthetist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, UK

Edited by
Kate Wilson
Consultant Anaesthetist, Sheffield Children’s Hospital, UK

Correspondence to atotw@wordpress-1154955-4022140.cloudwaysapps.com

2nd May 2017

Abstract

Prolonged fasting in children, especially infants can result in dehydration, hypoglycaemia, hypovolaemia, hypotension, and other metabolic complications. A lot of debate in the recent years has risen about the usefulness of prolonged periods of fasting. Ideally children should not be starved for longer than absolutely necessary. This article explores the new guidelines surrounding this issue.

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