Preoperative fasting guidelines and their importance for children’s health
Children, similar to adults, are required to fast before general anesthesia in order to reduce the volume and acidity of stomach contents. It is thought that NPO regulations reduce the risk of regurgitation and aspiration of gastric contents during surgery. Recent developments have encouraged a shi...
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| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2014-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Fasting and Health |
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| Online Access: | http://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_3364_286a4e3317d1a49b534efbb54586970b.pdf |