FASTING GUIDANCE

Oral Medication

Oral medication can be given with sips of water at all times, unless specifically instructed to be omitted.

Water

May drink water up to two hours prior to surgery.

Food

Food may be eaten up to 6 hours prior to surgery. This includes lollies and drinks other than water.

ERAS Carbohydrate  Drink

The final loading drink is to be taken 2 hours prior to anaesthesia.

Chewing Gum

Chewing gum may be used up to 2 hours prior to surgery.

For infants >6 months old

Food or formula milk can be consumed up to 6 hours prior, breast milk 4 hours and water (max 3ml/kg/hr) 1 hour

For infants <6 months old

Formula milk can be consumed up to 4 hours prior, breast milk 3 hours and water (max 3ml/kg/hr) 1 hour.