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Gan H, Liu H, Huang H, He M. Liberal Preoperative Fasting in Adults Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Scoping Review Protocol. Anesthesiol Res Pract 2024; 2024:1519359. [PMID: 38751831 PMCID: PMC11095987 DOI: 10.1155/2024/1519359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Background Prolonged fasting before surgery has negative effects on the physiology and psychology of patients. Preoperative liberal fasting proposes that patients can drink clear liquids before entering the operating theater, challenging the guideline strategy of a two-hour preoperative liquid fast for adults. In recent years, there have been an increasing number of studies on liberal preoperative fasting in adults. However, currently there is no consensus on the safe amount of fluid consumed, adverse effects, or benefits of this new policy. Objective This scoping review protocol will map the existing evidence of liberal preoperative fasting in adults undergoing elective surgery for clinical practice, to summarize more scientific evidence to healthcare professionals when providing perioperative care. Methods and Analysis. The methodology will follow the six steps of the Arksey and O'Malley methodological framework and be guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Review. A comprehensive search of six databases will be performed from their inception to 31 May 2023 to identify suitable English studies. Two trained investigators will independently screen and extract the data, and any disagreements will be judged by a third investigator. The results of the study will be presented as graphs or tables. Ethics and Dissemination. This scoping review only examines literature in the database, without reference to human or animal studies, and therefore does not require ethical approval. The findings of this scoping review will be published in peer-reviewed journals or presented at conferences. The Registration Number. This scoping review has been registered in the Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/PMW7C).
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- Haoyue Gan
- School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- School of Nursing, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
- Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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- Mianyang Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Mianyang, Sichuan, China
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Santonocito C, Cassisi C, Chiarenza F, Caruso A, Murabito P, Maybauer MO, George S, Sanfilippo F. Morning or Afternoon Scheduling for Elective Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Influence of Longer Fasting Periods from Metabolic and Hemodynamic Perspectives. Ann Card Anaesth 2024; 27:136-143. [PMID: 38607877 PMCID: PMC11095776 DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_204_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Prolonged preoperative fasting may worsen postoperative outcomes. Cardiac surgery has higher perioperative risk, and longer fasting periods may be not well-tolerated. We analysed the postoperative metabolic and hemodynamic variables in patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) according to their morning or afternoon schedule. METHODS Single-centre retrospective study at University teaching hospital (1-year data collection from electronic medical records). Using a mixed-effects linear regression model adjusted for several covariates, we compared metabolic (lactatemia, pH, and base deficit [BD]) and haemodynamic values (patients on vasoactive support, and vasoactive inotropic score [VIS]) at 7 prespecified time-points (admission to intensive care, and 1st, 3rd, 6th, 12th, 18th, and 24th postoperative hours). RESULTS 339 patients (n = 176 morning, n = 163 afternoon) were included. Arterial lactatemia and BD were similar (overall P = 0.11 and P = 0.84, respectively), while pH was significantly lower in the morning group (overall P < 0.05; mean difference -0.01). Postoperative urine output, fluid balance, mean arterial pressure, and central venous pressure were similar (P = 0.59, P = 0.96, P = 0.58 and P = 0.53, respectively). A subgroup analysis of patients with diabetes (n = 54 morning, n = 45 afternoon) confirmed the same findings. The VIS values and the proportion of patients on vasoactive support was higher in the morning cases at the 18th (P = 0.002 and p=0.04, respectively) and 24th postoperative hours (P = 0.003 and P = 0.04, respectively). Mean intensive care length of stay was 1.94 ± 1.36 days versus 2.48 ± 2.72 days for the afternoon and morning cases, respectively (P = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing elective CABG showed similar or better metabolic and hemodynamic profiles when scheduled for afternoon surgery.
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- Cristina Santonocito
- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital-Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital-Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Critical Care Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, United States
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Philipps University, Marburg, Germany
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital-Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, Oxford Heart Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital-Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, A.O.U. “Policlinico-San Marco,”, Catania, Italy
- School of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Ricci Z, Colosimo D, Saccarelli L, Pizzo M, Schirru E, Giacalone S, Mancinelli P, Baldini G, Serio P. Preoperative clear fluids fasting times in children: retrospective analysis of actual times and complications after the implementation of 1-h clear fasting. JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA AND CRITICAL CARE 2024; 4:12. [PMID: 38350987 PMCID: PMC10865513 DOI: 10.1186/s44158-024-00149-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative fasting before elective pediatric surgery is a matter of ongoing debate. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the compliance to a recently implemented preoperative fasting protocol (clear fluids until 1 hour from the induction of anesthesia), to identify predictors of prolonged preoperative fasting time, and to determine whether duration of preoperative fasting was associated with adverse outcomes. METHODS Retrospective single-center study in an operating theater of a tertiary pediatric hospital. RESULTS In a 6-month period, 1820 consecutive patients were analyzed. The data collected in the questionnaire reporting the time of last food, milk and/or liquid intake, and eventual reasons for nonadherence was analyzed. Median (interquartile range) preoperative fasting time was 186 (110-345) min. In 502 patients (27.6%), duration of preoperative fasting to clear fluid ranged from 60 to 119 min, whereas in 616 (34%) it was 120-240 min. The reasons for not respecting fasting time rules are mostly related to communication issues or unwillingness by the patients. A significant difference in fasting times was evident between infants and children older than 10 years (188, 105-290 vs. 198, 115-362; p = 0.02). Fasting times were significantly shorter in the inpatient group and in the first scheduled patients of the morning. Clear fluids fasting times were significantly longer in patients with hypovolemia complications than in those without, 373 (185-685) vs. 180 (110-330) min (p < 0.0001). Longer fasting times to clear fluids, younger age, and scheduled surgery time were independently associated with the odds of experiencing complications. CONCLUSIONS In this single pediatric center study, median clear fluids fasting time was three times higher (180 min) than those recommended by the preoperative fasting protocol. Compliance to the protocol was observed in approximately 1 out of 4 patients (27.6%). Longer fasting times were associated with an increased risk of complications, which might be due to dehydration and/or hypovolemia.
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- Zaccaria Ricci
- Anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, Italy.
- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Meyer, Viale Pieraccini 24, 50139, Florence, Italy.
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- Anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Neuro-anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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- Section of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, Italy
- Neuro-anesthesiology Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Meyer Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Florence, Italy
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Nguyen H, Paluska MR, Falcon R, Petersen TR, Soneru C. Rapid Evaluation of Gastric Content With Ultrasound: An Educational Tool. Cureus 2023; 15:e49031. [PMID: 38024067 PMCID: PMC10657575 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
Abstract
Pulmonary aspiration is a severe complication in patients receiving anesthesia for surgical procedures. The risk and severity of aspiration are significantly higher in the presence of substantial gastric contents. Bedside ultrasound imaging of the gastric antrum is emerging as a rapid and valuable method to evaluate gastric contents before surgery. Rapid gastric ultrasound using a three-category grading system promotes timely decision-making to help in emergent or urgent surgeries by identifying patients with potentially high gastric volumes or solid food contents. In emergent cases with limited time, a single ultrasound view of the gastric antrum is still likely to yield helpful information. In this report, we argue that bedside ultrasound offers a more reliable assessment of gastric contents than assumptions based on time-based fasting guidelines.
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- Huynh Nguyen
- Department of Medicine, The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Englewood, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, USA
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- Office of Graduate Medical Education, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, USA
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, USA
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Jolley A, Jin W, Mansour K, Moore D, Douglas N, Loveday BPT. Reducing Preoperative Fasting Through Technology and Education in an Acute General Surgical Adult Cohort. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2023; 49:584-591. [PMID: 37419782 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Despite widespread support for reduced fasting protocols prior to anesthesia, the traditional "fast from midnight" (FFMN) remains widely employed. This study implemented a pilot preoperative fasting reduction program for patients booked for acute surgery in the Department of General Surgery at a busy metropolitan tertiary hospital, including use of an electronic health record (EHR)-based solution, aiming to measure effect on fasting times and use of intravenous fluid (IVF). METHODS A pilot program was implemented in August 2021 in the Emergency General Surgery (EGS) unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia. This included a new smart phrase within the EHR (EU2WU6: Eat until 2, drink water until 6) and an education campaign. Adult patients who underwent preoperative fasting between September 1 and December 31, 2021, were screened. Uptake of the protocol was recorded. Further, total fasting times (TFT) and IVF use were recorded. Potential impact with varying levels of protocol uptake was modeled. RESULTS Uptake of EU2WU6 increased from 0% to 80%. TFT and total time on IVF (TT-IVF) were lower using EU2WU6 (TFT 7 hours vs. 13 hours, p < 0.001; TT-IVF 3 hours vs. 8 hours, p < 0.001). Proportion of patients requiring fluid overnight when using EU2WU6 was lower (18/45 vs. 34/50, p = 0.0062). Hospitalwide yearly savings, with 100% application of EU2WU6, were projected at 2,050 bags of IVF (at a cost savings of A$2,296), 10,251 minutes for physicians, and 20,502 minutes for nurses. CONCLUSION The pilot preoperative fasting reduction program successfully reduced disparity between evidence and clinical practice.
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Hommel E, Sissoho FB, Chang K, Suthar K. Reducing the use of nil per os past midnight for inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures: A quality improvement initiative. J Hosp Med 2023; 18:375-381. [PMID: 36806907 PMCID: PMC10186274 DOI: 10.1002/jhm.13066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pre-procedural fasting (nil per os [NPO]) is a commonly implemented protocol to prevent aspiration during certain diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. However, evidence suggests aspiration risk is quite low. Current guidelines support a reduced fasting duration before procedures necessitating anesthesia or sedation, but many health systems persist in the use of NPO past midnight. OBJECTIVE We aimed to reduce the use of NPO p MN before inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessitating anesthesia or sedation by 50% within 6 months. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS We performed a quality improvement initiative at a single academic health system in Southeast Texas. We include the experience of patients of all ages across 4 affiliated hospitals (one main academic hospital and three community satellite hospitals). INTERVENTION An interprofessional team was convened to review best practices and oversee this quality improvement initiative. Diagnostic imaging protocols previously requiring NPO were amended to reflect evidence-based fasting requirements. A pre-procedure clear liquid diet was also implemented. MAIN OUTCOME AND MEASURES We describe the steps to implementation, feasibility of implementation as described through key process measures, and the safety of implementation (balancing measures). RESULTS NPO requirements were removed from 70% of existing diagnostic imaging and therapeutic orders. After these amended protocols and the implementation of a pre-procedure clear liquid diet, we displayed an immediate 50% reduction in NPO past midnight usage. Further stakeholder engagement/education and targeted interventions reduced NPO past midnight usage to only 33% of pre-procedural diet orders. Surgery remains the most common indication for continued use of NPO. Aspiration events and procedural delays were rare.
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- Erin Hommel
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of
Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Galveston, TX
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- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Department of
Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Galveston, TX
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- The University of Texas Medical Branch, School of
Medicine, Galveston, TX
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- Baylor Scott & White, Department of Internal Medicine,
Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology, Temple, TX
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Klein E, Mauri J, Lesserson LS, Nayyar P. Nil per os duration and anxiety: A single center cross-sectional study. TRENDS IN ANAESTHESIA AND CRITICAL CARE 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tacc.2023.101231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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Marsman M, Kappen TH, Vernooij LM, van der Hout EC, van Waes JA, van Klei WA. Association of a Liberal Fasting Policy of Clear Fluids Before Surgery With Fasting Duration and Patient Well-being and Safety. JAMA Surg 2023; 158:254-263. [PMID: 36598762 PMCID: PMC9857800 DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.5867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Importance Current fasting guidelines for procedures under anesthesia are poorly implemented, leading to negative metabolic sequelae. Recent studies in children showed support of liberal clear fluid intake; adult physiology can support clear fluid intake, but implementation studies are lacking. Objective To evaluate the successfulness of implementation of a liberal clear fluid policy with regard to fasting duration, well-being, and safety in adults scheduled for anesthesia. Design, Setting, and Participants This was a quality improvement study conducted from January 2016 to July 2021 at a tertiary referral hospital in the Netherlands. Adults scheduled for nonemergency procedures under anesthesia were included in the study. Patients undergoing obstetrics procedures or those who were intubated preoperatively were excluded. Interventions Stepwise introduction of a liberal fluid fasting policy, allowing for ingestion of clear fluids until arrival at the operating room. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was change in fasting duration. Secondary outcomes were patient well-being, measured as preoperative thirst, amount of fluid ingested, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and administration of antiemetics. Safety was measured as incidence of regurgitation and aspiration (pneumonia). Results Of the 76 451 patients (mean [SD] age, 56 [17] years; 39 530 male individuals [52%] 36 921) included in the study, 59 036 (78%) followed the standard policy, and 16 815 (22%) followed the liberal policy. Time series analysis showed an estimated fasting duration decrease of 3:07 hours (IQR, 1:36-7:22; P < .001) after implementation of the liberal policy. Postimplementation median (IQR) fasting duration was 1:20 (0:48-2:24) hours. The incidence of regurgitation changed from 18 (95% CI, 14-21) to 24 (95% CI, 17-32) in 10 000 patients, and the incidence of aspiration changed from 1.7 (95% CI, 0.6-2.7) to 2.4 (95% CI, 0.5-4.7) in 10 000 patients. In the liberal policy, thirst feelings decreased (37% [4982 of 8615] vs 46% [3373 of 7362]; P < .001). PONV incidence decreased from 10.6% (6339 of 59 636) to 9.4% (1587 of 16 815; P < .001) and antiemetic administration decreased from 11.0% (6538 of 59 636) to 9.5% (1592 of 16 815; P < .001). Conclusions and Relevance Results of this quality improvement study suggest that a liberal fasting policy was associated with a clinically relevant reduction in fasting duration and improved patient well-being with regard to preoperative thirst and PONV. Although a slightly higher incidence of regurgitation could not be ruled out, wider implementation of such a policy may be advocated as results are still within the clinically accepted risks margins. Results suggest that surgical procedures in patients who drink clear fluids within 2 hours before anticipated anesthesia should not be postponed or canceled.
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- Marije Marsman
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Information Technology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Sreepathy P, Kim YJ, Ahuja Z, Shroff AR, Nazir NT. The association between implementation of multidisciplinary rounds and clinical outcomes. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:1005150. [PMID: 36407439 PMCID: PMC9671934 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.1005150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Multidisciplinary rounds (MDR) consisting of social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, physical therapists, nurses, and physicians have been implemented at many healthcare institutions to address the complex components of inpatient care. However, little is known on the association of MDR on clinical outcomes across cardiovascular pathologies. This study aimed to investigate the impact of MDR on cardiovascular patients. METHODS Hospital admissions to inpatient cardiology were evaluated prior to (November 2017 to November 2018) and after implementation of MDR (December 2018 to August 2020) at a metropolitan academic medical center. The following outcomes were evaluated: clinical complications (incidence of stroke, gastrointestinal bleed, myocardial infarction, or systemic infection during hospitalization), Length of Stay (LOS), 30-day readmissions and all-cause in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included utilization of physical therapy and dietary services. RESULTS Admissions were evaluated prior to (N = 1054) and after (N = 1659) MDR implementation. All-cause in-hospital mortality after MDR implementation decreased significantly from 2.8 to 1.6% (P = 0.03). Although the number of complications and LOS decreased, these differences were not statistically significant. No significant change was observed in 30-day readmissions. Significant increase in the utilization of physical therapy (34.2 to 53.5%; P < 0.01) and dietary services (7.2 to 19.3%; P < 0.01) were observed. CONCLUSION Multidisciplinary rounds implementation was associated with significantly decreased mortality and positively impacted resource utilization with increased consultations for ancillary services. MDR is a high impact intervention that utilizes existing resources to improve mortality and should be implemented especially for cardiovascular patients. Further investigation into the benefit of MDR across different patient populations and care settings is warranted.
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- Pranati Sreepathy
- Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
- College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Health Sciences System, University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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The rationale for the recommendations of the European Paediatric Fasting Guideline: Improving paediatric anaesthesia and perioperative medicine. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2022; 39:1-3. [PMID: 34857682 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Imantalab V, Mansour Ghanaie M, Rafiei Sorouri Z, Mohammadzadeh Jouryabi A, Ghazanfar Tehran S, Fayazi HS, Biazar G, Noroozshamsi M. The Effects of Intravenous Vitamin C on Stress Response Severity in Abdominal Hysterectomy Following Prolonged Fasting Time. Anesth Pain Med 2021; 11:e119332. [PMID: 35075416 PMCID: PMC8782190 DOI: 10.5812/aapm.119332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Inevitable prolonged fasting time before surgery leads to inflammatory reactions, surgery-related stress response, and consequently unfavorable outcomes; thus, developing strategies to mitigate these consequences is crucial. Objectives In this study, we evaluated the effect of ascorbic acid on stress response reduction in abdominal hysterectomy following prolonged fasting time. Methods Eligible women candidates for abdominal hysterectomy following prolonged fasting time were enrolled in the study and divided into 2 groups of vitamin C [group C; 1 g intravenously (IV) before surgery] and placebo (group P). Before induction of anesthesia, C-reactive protein (CRP), mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and blood sugar (BS) were measured and compared between the 2 groups at 4-point times, 24 and 48 hours immediately after extubation. Results Finally, the data of 80 patients were included for the final analysis. A statistically significant difference was observed between the 2 groups in terms of CRP and BS values in T1 CRP serum levels; at the end of the study, CRP values were 0.5 ± 0.55 and 0.92 ± 0.69 in groups C and P, respectively (P = 0.012), and BS levels were 124.12 ± 18.11 and 152.0 ± 17.36 in groups C and P, respectively (P = 0.0001). However, this significant difference was not observed at T2 regarding CRP (P = 0.145) and BS (P = 0.135), as well as at T3 regarding CRP (P = 0.282) and BS (P = 0.213). However, according to both CRP and BS values, the trend of changes from T0 to T3 was significant in the 2 groups (P < 0.0001). Hemodynamic parameters were not significantly different between the 2 groups. No adverse event was reported in the 2 groups. Conclusions We found that ascorbic acid could induce short-term positive effects in abdominal hysterectomy following prolonged fasting time. Obviously, the optimal dosage, timing, and specific cases that benefit the most from this intervention should be investigated.
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- Vali Imantalab
- Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Research Center, Al-Zahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Health Research Center, Al-Zahra Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Health Research Center, Al-Zahra Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Research Center, Al-Zahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Research Center, Al-Zahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Razi Clinical Research Development Unit, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Research Center, Al-Zahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
- Corresponding Author: Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Research Center, Al-Zahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
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- School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology Research Center, Alzahra Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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Friedrich S, Meybohm P, Kranke P. [Pro: liberalisation of fluid fasting before elective surgery? : Old habits die hard]. Anaesthesist 2021; 71:52-53. [PMID: 34709413 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-01060-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Sabine Friedrich
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland.
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Witt L, Lehmann B, Sümpelmann R, Dennhardt N, Beck CE. Quality-improvement project to reduce actual fasting times for fluids and solids before induction of anaesthesia. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:254. [PMID: 34702191 PMCID: PMC8547037 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01468-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Despite well-defined recommendations, prolonged fasting times for clear fluids and solids are still common before elective surgery in adults. Extended fasting times may lead to discomfort, thirst, hunger and physiological dysfunctions. Previous studies have shown that prolonged fasting times are frequently caused by patients being misinformed as well as inadequate implementation of the current guidelines by medical staff. This study aimed to explore how long elective surgery patients fast in a German secondary care hospital before and after the introduction of an educational note for patients and re-training for the medical staff. Methods A total of 1002 patients were enrolled in this prospective, non-randomised interventional study. According to the power calculation, in the first part of the study actual fasting times for clear fluids and solids were documented in 502 consecutive patients, verbally instructed as usual regarding the recommended fasting times for clear fluids (2 h) and solids (6 h). Subsequently, we implemented additionally to the verbal instruction a written educational note for the patients, including the recommended fasting times. Furthermore, the medical staff was re-trained regarding the fasting times using emails, newsletters and employee meetings. Thereafter, another 500 patients were included in the study. We hypothesised, that after these quality improvement procedures, actual fasting times for clear fluids and solids would be more accurate on time. Results Actual fasting times for clear fluids were in the median 11.3 (interquartile range 6.8–14.3; range 1.5–25.5) h pre-intervention, and were significantly reduced to 5.0 (3.0–7.2; 1.5–19.8) h after the intervention (median difference (95%CI) − 5.5 (− 6.0 to − 5.0) h). The actual fasting times for solids also decreased significantly, but only from 14.5 (12.1–17.2; 5.4–48.0) h to 14.0 (12.0–16.3; 5.4–32.0) h after the interventions (median difference (95%CI) − 0.52 (− 1.0 to − 0.07) h). Conclusions The study showed considerably extended actual fasting times in elective adult surgical patients, which were significantly reduced by simple educational/training interventions. However, the actual fasting times still remained considerably longer than defined in recommended guidelines, meaning further process optimisations like obligatory fluid intake in the early morning are necessary to improve patient comfort and safety in future. Trial registration German registry of clinical studies (DRKS-ID: DRKS 00020530, retrospectively registered).
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Affiliation(s)
- Lars Witt
- Clinic of Anaesthesiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str.1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.,Clinic of Anaesthesiology, KRH Klinikum Robert Koch, Gehrden, Germany
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- Clinic of Anaesthesiology, KRH Klinikum Robert Koch, Gehrden, Germany
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- Clinic of Anaesthesiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str.1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Clinic of Anaesthesiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str.1, 30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Clinic of Anaesthesiology, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str.1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
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Revisiting Pediatric NPO Guidelines: a 5-Year Update and Practice Considerations. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-021-00482-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Rüggeberg A, Dubois P, Böcker U, Gerlach H. [Preoperative fluid fasting : Establishment of a liberal fluid regimen using fasting cards]. Anaesthesist 2021; 70:469-475. [PMID: 34106289 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-021-00918-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Preoperative fasting times for clear liquids surpass by far the recommendations of the specialist societies. The aim of this study was to introduce a liberal regimen for preoperative fasting of clear liquids using fasting cards as a training tool and to evaluate the implementation. MATERIAL AND METHODS We developed a liberalized regimen of preoperative clear fluid fasting times, which allows patients to drink water, apple juice, tea and coffee until being called to the operating theatre. Each patient receives a bed-side fasting card with written information specifying fasting times for solid food and liquids. Patients who are allowed to drink water, apple juice, tea and coffee until the call to the operating theatre receive a blue fasting card. Patients with coexisting diseases or conditions that can affect gastric emptying or who need longer fasting times because of the surgical procedure get a yellow fasting card on which fasting times for fluids and solids can be documented individually. Patients who need to be nil per os (for example patients with ileus or bowel obstruction, emergency care) receive a red fasting card. On the back of the card the information is written in English, Turkish, Russian and Arabic. After a period of 8 months all surgical ward managers were asked to complete a questionnaire to assess the implementation of the new fasting regimen. RESULTS The response rate of the questionnaire was 100%. Without exception all interviewees would recommend the use of our liberalized fasting regimen. Almost all would also support the implementation of fasting cards. Out of 11 wards 9 found that patients were more relaxed and asked for intravenous fluids less often while waiting for surgery. The multilingual nature of the cards makes it easier to deal with patients who do not speak German. All ward managers consistently approved the new regimen in the event they themselves would need an operation. In order to make the fasting cards also usable in the future for rescue centers and functional units, such as endoscopy, echo or cardiac catheters, the reasons for fasting on the blue and yellow cards have been extended to operation or examination and on the red card to illness, operation or upcoming examination. CONCLUSION Patients should be allowed to drink water and hypotonic clear fluids until shortly before an operation to avoid complications of overly long fasting times. Fasting cards help to implement this by providing easy to understand information for patients and healthcare workers. This concept should be clearly structured, transparent for everyone, written down and brought to the attention of the patient without a language barrier.
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- Anne Rüggeberg
- Klinik für Anästhesie, operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Rudower Str. 48, 12351, Berlin, Deutschland.
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- Pflegedirektion, Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Innere Medizin, Gastroenterologie, Diabetologie und Hepatologie, Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Rudower Straße 48, 12351, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Anästhesie, operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Rudower Str. 48, 12351, Berlin, Deutschland
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