Fasting guidelines
Safety is our highest priority as we care for you and in order to reduce the risk of potentially severe complications, we request that all patients follow these specific guidelines for fasting prior to surgery. For safety reasons your surgery may need to be delayed or rescheduled if these guidelines are not followed.
Newborns to 6 Months of Age – Do not eat solids or drink milk 4 hours prior to surgery. You may have clear liquids* up to 2 hours before surgery.
Children 6 Months to 36 Months – Do not eat solids or drink milk 6 hours prior to surgery. You may have clear liquids* up to 3 hours before surgery.
Children 36 Months to 4 Years – Do not eat solids or drink milk 8 hours prior to surgery. You may have clear liquids* up to 3 hours before surgery.
Children 4 to 14 Years of Age – Do not eat solids or drink milk starting at midnight of the day before surgery. You may have clear liquids* up to 4 hours before surgery.
Children 14 Years and Older – Do not eat solids or drink milk starting at midnight of the day before surgery. You may have clear liquids* up to 6 hours before surgery.
*Clear liquids are: water, apple or white grape juice, coffee or tea without cream or milk, and Gatorade. Please do not eat/drink Jello, broth, gum, mints, hard candy, carbonated beverages or sodas.
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