Preoperative fasting times in elective surgical patients at a referral Hospital in Botswana

INTRODUCTION: Adults and children are required to fast before anaesthesia to reduce the risk of regurgitation and aspiration of gastric contents. However, prolonged periods of fasting are unnecessary and may cause complications. This study was conducted to evaluate preoperative fasting period in our...

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Published in:Pan Afr Med J
Main Authors: Abebe, Worknehe Agegnehu, Rukewe, Ambrose, Bekele, Negussie Alula, Stoffel, Moeng, Dichabeng, Mompelegi Nicoh, Shifa, Jemal Zeberga
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: The African Field Epidemiology Network 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4867185/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27222691
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2016.23.102.8863
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