Anesthesia Considerations 

CAS 2023 Fasting Recommendations 

• ​Adults

  • Clear Fluids: 2 hrs

  • Non human milk: 6 hours

  • Any meal containing solids: 6 hrs

• Pediatrics

  • Breast milk: 4 hrs

  • Non human milk: 6 hours

    • Formula: 6 hrs

• Anti-acids in labouring women

  • An H2 receptor antagonist (oral or intravenous) is recommended for all women presenting for Cesarean delivery

  • 30cc of oral sodium citrate (0.3 molar) is recommended prior to an emergent Cesarean delivery if general anesthesia is planned

• Reference

  • Dobson G, Chau A, Denomme J, et al. Guidelines to the Practice of Anesthesia: Revised Edition 2023. Can J Anaesth. 2023;70(1):16-55. doi:10.1007/s12630-022-02368-0

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