Reflux and inhalation of stomach contents is possible under any kind of anaesthetic, including conscious sedation. There is ample research showing the benefits of fasting before anaesthesia and Dr Ayling adheres to the standards developed from that research. If there is any doubt as to your fasting status, Dr Ayling will perform a gastric ultrasound examination (just an ultrasound probe placed on the outside of the abdomen) to look at the stomach contents directly. If there is anything other than digestive liquid in the stomach, your procedure may be delayed for some hours or postponed until a later date.
Therefore, before your dental sedation, you must not have eaten any solid food or dairy (including milk in tea or coffee) for six (6) hours prior to the scheduled start time. It is usual not to eat after midnight for morning procedures.
You may drink moderate volumes (150mL per hour) of water up to one (1) hour prior to the scheduled start time. If you are having a morning procedure, then don’t drink after 6am. But do start the day with a glass of water.
Unless told otherwise, please take all medications with a sip of water at the usual time, even if you are fasting.
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