General Guidelines for Preparation for Sedation

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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