Meeting
Abstract Number: 31
SHM Converge 2024
Background: In the pre-operative setting, hospitalized patients are often made “NPO” after midnight prior to their procedure. This practice stems from concerns about aspiration of stomach contents intra-operatively, though many studies have established that fluid intake preoperatively does not increase aspiration or other adverse outcomes (1-10). Preoperative fasting has, however, been associated with adverse outcomes […]
Abstract Number: 142
Hospital Medicine 2017, May 1-4, 2017; Las Vegas, Nev.
Background: Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis and paracentesis are frequently performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic indications. While the risk of aspiration is low, our institution has historically required patients to be fasting for 4 hours prior to the procedure. In the hospital setting, unnecessary fasting requirements could contribute to missed patient meals and procedure delays. Here, we […]
Abstract Number: 237
Hospital Medicine 2020, Virtual Competition
Background: Patients are frequently ordered to fast while hospitalized. Though these “nil per os” (NPO) orders are often placed for sound clinical reasons (e.g. small bowel obstruction), they are also frequently placed in preparation for imaging studies or procedures to reduce the theoretical risk of aspiration. There is often a great deal of confusion among […]
Abstract Number: 359
SHM Converge 2023
Background: Islam is the second-largest religious tradition in the world, with approximately 3.45 million members in the United States. New York State has the third largest Muslim population and recent data estimates 20,000 to 25,000 Muslims reside in the greater Rochester area. During the month of Ramadan, all Muslims who are physically capable are obligated […]