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Preoperative fasting for preventing perioperative complications in children (Cochrane Review) ABSTRACT Background: Children, like adults, are required to fast before general anaesthesia with the aim of reducing the volume and acidity of their stomach contents. It is thought that fasting reduces the risk of regurgitation and aspiration of gastric contents during s . . . |
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