Ultrasound-Determined Residual Gastric Volume after Clear-Fluid Ingestion in the Paediatric Population: Still a Debatable Issue

Background: Current fasting guidelines are often exceeded in clinical practice, resulting in stressful events during anaesthesia in children. This prospective study compares residual gastric volume after 1 versus 2 h of clear fluid ingestion in fasted children. METHODS: A total of 106 patients were...

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Main Authors: Mohd Zaid Abdul Kadir, Saw-Kian Cheah, Aliza Mohamad Yusof, Faizah Mohd Zaki, Rufinah Teo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Children
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/5/639