<P> Preoperative fasting is the practice of a patient abstaining from oral food and fluid intake for a time before an operation is performed . This is intended to prevent pulmonary aspiration of stomach contents during general anesthesia . </P>
<P> Preoperative fasting is the practice of a patient abstaining from oral food and fluid intake for a time before an operation is performed . This is intended to prevent pulmonary aspiration of stomach contents during general anesthesia . </P>
why is it nil by mouth before surgery
why is it nil by mouth before surgery
to prevent pulmonary aspiration of stomach
to prevent pulmonary aspiration of stomach