Appropriate Orders for Patient Undergoing Sedation for Elective Non-Emergency Procedures
Infants 0 to 6 months:
- Formula without cereal until six (6) hours before the procedure
- Breast milk until four (4) hours before procedure
- Clear liquids (apple juice, Gatorade or water) until two (2) hours before the procedure
Ages 6 months to 10 years:
- Solid foods, milk or formula until eight (8) hours before the procedure
- Clear liquids (apple juice, Gatorade, water) until two (2) hours before the procedure
Ages over 10 years:
- No solid foods or milk after midnight unless otherwise instructed
- Clear liquids (apple juice, Gatorade, water) until two (2) hours before the procedure