Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part C (2025)

Preoperative fasting is an important part of preparing patients for elective surgery. Its importance lies in preventing risks and complications such as Broncho aspiration and avoiding metabolic imbalances. Most patients are not 100% healthy; they have some type of comorbidity, the majority being diabetes and hypertension, which, when controlled, classifies them as ASA II. Prolonged fasting can be harmful to patients by creating metabolic imbalances. Currently, there are guidelines and protocols, such as the Enhance Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, which governs the guidelines to follow regarding fasting and is beneficial for both the patient and the medical staff, by improving the pre-, trans-, and postoperative conditions of patients.