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  2. Nothing by mouth - Wikipedia

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    Pre-surgery NPO orders are typically between 6 and 12 hours prior to surgery, through recovery suite discharge, but may be longer if long acting medications or oral post-meds were administered. It is not uncommon for the food NPO period to be longer than that for liquid, as the American Board of Anesthesiology advises against liquid NPO periods ...

  3. Preoperative fasting - Wikipedia

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    Preoperative fasting is the practice of a surgical patient abstaining from eating or drinking ("nothing by mouth") for some time before having an operation.This is intended to prevent stomach contents from getting into the windpipe and lungs (known as a pulmonary aspiration) while the patient is under general anesthesia. [1]

  4. Which drinking water is healthiest? The pros and cons of tap ...

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    The Safe Drinking Water Act, which was passed by Congress in 1974, regulates the country’s drinking water supply, focusing on waters that are or could be used for drinking. This act requires ...

  5. Nutrition and pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    During pregnancy, a woman's mass increases by about 12 kg (26 lb). [40] The European Food Safety Authority recommends an increase of 300 mL per day compared to the normal intake for non-pregnant women, taking the total adequate water intake (from food and fluids) to 2,300 mL, or approximately 1,850 mL/ day from fluids alone. [41]

  6. Soft diet - Wikipedia

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    A puréed diet is commonly used for people who have difficulty swallowing and provides a uniformly smooth consistency. [1]Soft diets, particularly purée foods, can contribute to the high prevalence of malnutrition in those with dysphagia, especially in long-term care residents. [2]

  7. Eight hidden dangers of drinking ice water - AOL

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  8. Hot toddy. Green tea. Cocoa. Warm drinks offer comfort in ...

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    Mulled wine. Mulled wine ingredients vary from recipe to recipe but often include red wine, sugar or honey, spices such as cinnamon sticks and cloves, orange slices and brandy.

  9. Fluid restriction diet - Wikipedia

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    Foods such as gelatin, ice cream, yogurt, soups, sauces and watery fruit need to be limited. It is recommended that patients on fluid restriction maintain a log to track daily fluid intake. [ 3 ] Symptoms of fluid build up due to underlying heart issues include, increased blood pressure, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, bloating ...