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As a general rule, you should not eat or drink anything after midnight before your surgery. Under some circumstances, you may be given permission by your anesthesiologist to drink clear liquids up to a few hours before your anesthesia.
Source: http://lifelinetomodernmedicine.com/faqs.aspx#eat
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Can you drink while fasting, and if so, what beverages are allowed"?
No, drinking is not allowed while fasting. Only water is typically permitted during fasting periods.
I need to define preoperative fasting?
Preoperative fasting refers to the practice of a patient abstaining from fluid intake and oral food for sometime before an operation is performed. The purpose of preoperative fasting is to prevent pulmonary aspiration of stomach contents during general anesthesia.
Is sex allowed during Ramadan according to Islamic teachings?
No, sexual activity is not allowed during daylight hours while fasting in Ramadan according to Islamic teachings. It is only permitted during the night after breaking the fast.
What anesthesia was used in the Civil War?
Chloroform was used to as an anesthesia during the Civil War.
Does an arthroscopy use anesthesia?
General or local anesthesia may be used during arthroscopy
What type of anesthesia is used during a mastectomy?
The surgery is done under general anesthesia.
Can Jews drink water during fasting?
No, one who fasts on Yom Kippur is not permitted to drink water at all. Naturally, those who receive dispensation from fasting from a rabbinical authority (e.g Pregnant women, Sick people who require to take medication) would be able to drink water accordingly.
What is the amount of kaffara for not fasting during Ramadan?
The amount of kaffara for not fasting during Ramadan is typically feeding 60 needy people or fasting for 60 consecutive days.
Is it permissible to touch private parts during fasting?
No, it is not permissible to touch private parts during fasting in Islam.
What anesthesia is required during otoplastic surgery?
Otoplasty in children is performed under general anesthesia; in adults, it may be done under either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation.
At what age do Jewish children observe fasting during Passover?
Jewish law doesn't permit fasting during Passover.
Can you drink anything during fasting"?
No, you should not consume any food or drink, including water, during fasting periods.
