Influence of Shortened Fasting Time on Perioperative Outcomes in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review
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Amanda Michelly Braga da Mata, Ane Gabriele do Carmo Tomaz, Gabriella Cristina Andrade da Cunha, Patricia Zamberlan, Maria Aparecida Carlos Bonfim
Topic overview
Prolonged preoperative fasting can cause hypoglycemia, dehydration, hypotension, and irritability, especially in children. Multimodal protocols such as the Enhanced Recovery After Operation (ERAS) and the Accelerated Full Postoperative Recovery (ACERTO, Aceleração da Recuperação Total Pós-Operatória) recommend a shortened fasting period. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between shortened preoperative fasting and perioperative outcomes in pediatric patients.
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