The myth of superfluous pre-operative NPO after midnight
Madam, Pre-operative nil per or nothing by mouth from midnight practice has been in work since 1960s.1 Its indiscriminate use is believed to prevent perioperative aspiration causing pneumonia 2, respiratory failure, morbidity and mortality. In almost every hospital in Pakistan and globally, the f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pakistan Medical Association
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Online Access: | https://23.88.38.159/index.php/public_html/article/view/9448 |