Perioperative Fasting in Adults
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Perioperative Fasting in Adults
Based on clinical evidence a task force on “perioperative fasting in adults” has been set up to publish recommendations focusing on three major topics: (1) the impact of preoperative fasting on perioperative outcomes, (2) the utility of ultrasound in assessing gastric content and the associated risk of aspiration, (3) and the consequences of postoperative fasting on patient outcomes.