Eating and Drinking Guidelines
Please read before the day of surgery
| Type of food | Options - Do not vary from options given | Latest time you can eat or drink |
|---|---|---|
| All solid foods | ALL solid foods | Stop 8 hours before arrival time to hospital |
| Milk, formula and tube feeds | Milk, formula and tube feeds | Stop 6 hours before arrival time to hospital |
| Breast milk | Only breast milk | Stop 4 hours before arrival time to hospital |
| Clear liquids NO coloring or dyes | Limited to water and CLEAR Pedialyte Limit to 8 oz, or 1 regular cup | Stop 2 hours before arrival time to hospital |
Nothing to eat or drink during the 2 hours before hospital arrival
- Not following the above rules may result in delay and/or cancellation of your child's procedure.
- Medications can be taken with sips of water, unless directed otherwise.
- Make sure to keep all food out of reach of children once they can no longer eat. It's important to check the car and car seats before child enters.
- The reasons these guidelines exist is for the safety and health of your child. Eating or drinking before the time of anesthesia may cause your child to vomit and choke during the procedure or in the time immediately after.
- Please call 503-418-5303 for any questions, or if you need any clarifications. After 5:30 p.m. call 503-494-8311 and ask to speak to the pediatric anesthesiologist on call.