Anesthesiology March 2017 PMID 28045707

Practice Guidelines for Preoperative Fasting and the Use of Pharmacologic Agents to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Aspiration: Application to Healthy Patients Undergoing Elective Procedures: An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Preoperative Fasting and the Use o

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What people are saying

The overall tone shows agreement with the updated fasting recommendations, such as references to 2 hours for clear fluids and 6–8 hours for solids, highlighting a focus on patient safety and clinical efficiency. The use of technical terms and references to official guidelines indicate a professional, engaged, and impact-driven discourse about improving perioperative care.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to support the updated guidelines, with many referencing their practical applications and aligning with recommended fasting times.

InterestModerate interest

There is a moderate interest in the topic, as evidenced by multiple retweets and references to guidelines, indicating engagement from medical professionals and students.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include specific mentions of fasting durations, implications for patient safety, and detailed summaries, showing a decent level of involvement and curiosity.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions reflect an appreciation of the guidelines' practical relevance and potential influence on clinical practice, suggesting a meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

The document provides updated guidelines from the American Society of Anesthesiologists on how long patients should fast before elective surgeries to minimize the risk of inhaling stomach contents into the lungs.
It emphasizes that healthy patients usually do not need to fast as long as traditional fasting periods suggest, and clarifies specific recommendations for fasting from clear liquids, breast milk, and solids.
The report also discusses the appropriate use of medications to reduce aspiration risk, aiming to improve patient safety and comfort during the preoperative period.]

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@TPP_MD @vasisht Practice Guidelines for Preoperative Fasting and the Use of Pharmacologic Agents to Reduce the Risk of Pulmonary Aspiration: Application to Healthy Patients Undergoing Elective Procedures: An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists... March 2017

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RT @hkanesthesia: الصيام قبل التعرض للتخدير امر مطلوب والساعات محدده 6-8 من الاكل و 4 ساعات لشرب السوائل وبالنسبه للاطفال يفضل شرب الماء حت…

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Dr A.Hakim Aljawfy

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