Pediatric Patients

• Clear liquids (see notes)
  • It is appropriate to fast from clear liquids for 2 hours before requiring anesthesia
• Breast milk
  • It is appropriate to fast for 4 or more hours before anesthesia
• Milk formulae
  • The task force supports a fasting state of 6 hours before anesthetic procedure
• Non-human milk
  • The task force supports a fasting state of 6 hours before intended procedures
• Light meal
  • The task force supports a fasting state of 6 hours before intended procedures