Episode 7 explains why patients fast before their procedure. Listen here to gain more of an understanding of fasting that will help decrease the risk of avoidable delays and cancellations to your surgery.

For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation ‘Steps For A Stronger Start’ website:www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation

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The transcripts of this episode can be found here.

Visit our PAAC page: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic | St James's Hospital

St James' Hospital Website: https://www.stjames.ie

Abbreviations:

PAAC: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic

NG: Nasogastric

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