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| Content Provider | World Health Organization (WHO)-Global Index Medicus |
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| Author | Abebe, Worknehe Agegnehu Rukewe, Ambrose Bekele, Negussie Alula Stoffel, Moeng Dichabeng, Mompelegi Nicoh Shifa, Jemal Zeberga |
| Description | Country affiliation: Botswana Author Affiliation: Abebe WA ( University of Botswana, University of Botswana, Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, Gaborone, Botswana.); Rukewe A ( University of Botswana, University of Botswana, Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, Gaborone, Botswana.); Bekele NA ( University of Botswana, University of Botswana, Department of Anesthesia & Critical Care, Gaborone, Botswana.); Stoffel M ( University of Botswana, Department of Statistics, Botswana.); Dichabeng MN ( University of Botswana, Department of Emergency Medicine, Gaborone, Botswana.); Shifa JZ ( University of Botswana, Department of Surgery, Gaborone, Botswana.) |
| Abstract | 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 centre and compare it with the ASA recommendations and factors that influence fasting periods. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study of preoperative fasting times among elective surgical patients. A total numbers of 260 patients were interviewed as they arrived at the reception area of operating theatre using questionnaire. RESULTS: Majority of patients (98.1%) were instructed to fast from midnight. Fifteen patients (5.8%) reported that they were told the importance of preoperative fasting. The mean fasting period were 15.9±2.5 h (range 12.0-25.3 h) for solids and 15.3±2.3 h (range 12.0-22.0 h) for liquids. The mean duration of fasting was significantly longer for patients operated after midday compared to those operated before midday, p<0.001. CONCLUSION: The mean fasting periods were 7.65 times longer for clear liquid and 2.5 times for solids than the ASA guidelines. It is imperative that the Hospital should establish Preoperative fasting policies and teach the staff who should ensure compliance with guidelines. |
| File Format | HTM / HTML |
| e-ISSN | 19378688 |
| DOI | 10.11604/pamj.2016.23.102.8863 |
| Journal | Pan African Medical Journal |
| Volume Number | 23 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | African Field Epidemiology Network |
| Publisher Date | 2016-01-01 |
| Publisher Place | Uganda |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
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