What is the last fluid intake before surgery?
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Pulmonary aspiration is a serious complication of general anesthesia, with some reports showing an incidence rate between 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 3,000 operations [1.5.3, 1.5.5]. To mitigate this, knowing **what is the last fluid intake before surgery** is critical for patient safety.
