Fasting is VERY important before your anaesthetic.
This is because anaesthesia often causes a loss of normal reflexes. This makes patients prone to regurgitation and inhalation of gastric contents.
The times you need to fast is
- 6 hours for food
- 4 hours for breast milk
- 2 hours for water
The time is based on when your surgery is booked to be performed.
Your surgeon or hospital will inform you what time you need to fast from when you book your surgery.
If you have any queries regarding your fasting please contact us.
