FASTING GUIDANCE
FASTING GUIDANCE
The following applies to elective surgery for patients with normal gastric emptying.
Oral Medication
Oral medication can be given with sips of water at all times, unless specifically instructed to be omitted.
Water
May drink water up to two hours prior to surgery.
Food
Food may be eaten up to 6 hours prior to surgery. This includes lollies and drinks other than water.
ERAS Carbohydrate Drink
The final loading drink is to be taken 2 hours prior to anaesthesia.
Chewing Gum
Chewing gum may be used up to 2 hours prior to surgery.
For infants >6 months old
Food or formula milk can be consumed up to 6 hours prior, breast milk 4 hours and water (max 3ml/kg/hr) 1 hour
For infants <6 months old
Formula milk can be consumed up to 4 hours prior, breast milk 3 hours and water (max 3ml/kg/hr) 1 hour.