Fasting - 'nil-by-mouth' | Waitematā District Health Board (WDHB)

Fasting - 'nil-by-mouth'

Sometimes it is necessary to stop patients eating and drinking anything except water prior to procedures
Food in the stomach can cause complications when patients are under general anaesthetic
If you are required to fast prior to a procedure we will make sure that you are given food and drink as soon as safely possible afterwards
If your procedure is delayed or cancelled we will also make sure that you are given something to eat and drink as soon as possible

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