Preoperative fasting among adult patients for elective surgery in a Kenyan referral hospital
G Njoroge, L Kivuti-Bitok… - … scholarly research notices, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Preoperative fasting (POF) is physiologically and precautionary important
during anesthesia and surgery. POF from midnight has been practiced despite the
recommended shorter practice. Objective. Assessing preoperative fasting among adult
patients scheduled for elective surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Methods. A
descriptive cross‐sectional study involving 65 surgical patients. A questionnaire of mixed
questions on demographics, reasons, source of instructions, opinion on instructions, time …
during anesthesia and surgery. POF from midnight has been practiced despite the
recommended shorter practice. Objective. Assessing preoperative fasting among adult
patients scheduled for elective surgery at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Methods. A
descriptive cross‐sectional study involving 65 surgical patients. A questionnaire of mixed
questions on demographics, reasons, source of instructions, opinion on instructions, time …
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