Clinical audit on Nil per Oral (NPO)

Abstract

Fasting before general anesthesia aims to reduce the volume and acidity of stomach contents, which reduces the risk of regurgitation and aspiration.

However, unnecessary prolonged fasting periods might result in thirst and hunger before surgery which decreases patient satisfaction and increases the risk of post induction hypotension. Therefore, maintaining proper Nil Per Oral timings play a major role in improving patient outcome before, during and after surgery.