(For Patients
Less Than 12 Years Old)
Your child is scheduled to undergo a procedure at about ___:___ a.m./p.m. on ___/___/______ requiring anesthesia. Please ensure that your child observes the following fasting times.
|
Food or Drink |
Minimum |
Latest Time for |
|
Light meal 1, infant
formula or other non-human milk |
6
hours |
a.m./p.m. |
|
Breast milk |
4
hours |
a.m./p.m. |
|
Clear fluids 2 |
2
hours |
a.m./p.m. |
|
1 A light
meal typically consists of toast (without butter or margarine) and clear
liquids. Meals that include fried or fatty foods or meat may prolong
gastric emptying time to 8 hours or more. |
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|
2 Clear
fluids include water, glucose water, Ribena, fruit juices without pulp
like apple juice, carbonated beverages, clear tea (without milk), and
black coffee (without milk). These liquids should not include alcohol,
milk, Milo, or soups. |
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