U.S., Dec. 3 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07259629) titled 'Fasting Induced Hypoglycaemia in Anaesthetised Paediatric Patients' on July 16, 2024.
Brief Summary: Fasting is a requirement to safely anesthetise patients referred for elective procedure, using the traditional 6/4/2 rule (6h for solid food or formula milk, 4h for breast milk and 2h for clear fluids), applied to all patients regardless of their age or weight. Reducing the aspiration risk however puts young children at higher risk of hypoglycemia due to the immaturity of their endocrine system and absence of metabolic reserves. The Association of Paediatric Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland recommends that during day case su...