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Procedure Preparation: Sedation & Anesthesia
Sedation & Anesthesia Preparation Instructions
NPO Times for Sedation & Ansethesia Cases
Newborn - 5 months
• NPO 4 hours prior to sedation. (No Milk or Solids)
• 6 - 8oz of clear liquids allowed up to 2 hours prior to sedation.
6 months - 36 months
• NPO 6 hours prior to sedation. (No Milk or Solids)
• 6 - 8oz of clear liquids allowed up to 2 hours prior to sedation.
greater than 36 months & adults
• NPO 8 hours prior to sedation. (No Milk or Solids)
• 6 - 8oz of clear liquids allowed up to 2 hours prior to sedation.
  • Clear Liquids include: Water, sugar water, KOOL-AID, clear soda, pedialyte, white grape juice, apple juice, and gatorade, popcicles, and plain jello.
  • Solids include: breast milk, formula, bottle milk, and unstrained fruit juices.












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