How long should patients fast before surgery? Time for new guidelines

Br J Anaesth. 1993 Jan;70(1):1-3. doi: 10.1093/bja/70.1.1.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Emergencies
  • Fasting*
  • Female
  • Gastric Acid
  • Gastric Emptying
  • Humans
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration / prevention & control
  • Preoperative Care*
  • Time Factors