Investigation of Preoperative Fasting Times in Children
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Tarih
2017
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Elsevier Science Inc
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate preoperative fasting times of children. Design: A prospective and descriptive design was used. Methods: The study was carried out in the pediatric surgery departments of a University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, between January 1 and May 31, 2012. The sample included 332 pediatric patients having surgery with general anesthesia and their family. Data were collected via patient and family interview using a 28-item questionnaire developed by the researchers. Findings: 29.2% of the sample was between the age of 1 and 3 years, of which 68.1% were male. 82.5% had day surgery. 94.9% of families were informed about the operation and 97.6% about nutrition before the operation. The children were fed an average of 10.51 hours before the operation (n = 203) with clear liquids, 6.27 hours (n = 52) with breast milk, 9.9 hours (n = 107) with baby food or cow's milk, 11.22 hours (n = 100) with toast and other, and 12.25 hours (n = 106) with daily food. About 65.6% of children between the years 0 and 3 (n = 151) declared being hungry when they were going to surgery, and 58.9% said that they were thirsty. Of the children older than 3 years (n = 181), 55.2% were hungry and 58.0% were thirsty. Conclusions: Results indicate that patients' preoperative fasting times were longer than recommended by current guidelines.
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fasting, preoperative care, pediatrics, perianesthesia nursing, preoperative period, research
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Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing
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Q4
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32
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2
