Fasting
Fasting times for theatre SCH
Fast for start of list unless surgeons/anaesthetists advise otherwise
Solids, formula: 6 hours
Breast milk if >6mo: 6 hours
Breast milk if <6mo: 4 hours
Clear fluids 2 hours
Medication can be given with a sip of clear fluid, right up until anaesthetic
(nb ANZCA guideline for <6mo allows formula to 4h and breast milk to 3h)
Renal fluid protocol after confirmation with anaesthetist
3ml/kg max 50ml hourly on half hour.
Ie 0630, 0730, 0830...
H20 or dilute apple juice
Fast for start of list unless surgeons/anaesthetists advise otherwise
Solids, formula: 6 hours
Breast milk if >6mo: 6 hours
Breast milk if <6mo: 4 hours
Clear fluids 2 hours
Medication can be given with a sip of clear fluid, right up until anaesthetic
(nb ANZCA guideline for <6mo allows formula to 4h and breast milk to 3h)
Renal fluid protocol after confirmation with anaesthetist
3ml/kg max 50ml hourly on half hour.
Ie 0630, 0730, 0830...
H20 or dilute apple juice