The practice of pre-operative fasting aims to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia in infants. Some anaesthetists may allow a 4-hour fasting period for formula milk. This has been removed in light of recent advice from the npsa and the apa. Some dextrose-containing fluids should be avoided in children due to the risk of iatrogenic hyponatraemia.
The practice of pre-operative fasting aims to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia in infants. Some anaesthetists may allow a 4-hour fasting period for formula milk. This has been removed in light of recent advice from the npsa and the apa. Some dextrose-containing fluids should be avoided in children due to the risk of iatrogenic hyponatraemia.
The practice of pre-operative fasting aims to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia in infants. Some anaesthetists may allow a 4-hour fasting period for formula milk. This has been removed in light of recent advice from the npsa and the apa. Some dextrose-containing fluids should be avoided in children due to the risk of iatrogenic hyponatraemia.