Patient Characteristics Associated with NPO (Nil Per Os) Non-Compliance in the Pediatric Surgical Population.

In addition to the impact on the hospital, there may be significant patient-related consequences including lost days at work and negative psychological effects in adults. 10 The first step in the preoperative process to ensure an adequate NPO time is the delivery of appropriate instructions from the healthcare provider to the parents and the patient.

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