European Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine

Background: In this study, we wanted to compare the safety and efficacy of clear fluids until 3 hours as compared to 6 hours of starvation before and after minor surgical procedures. Materials And Methods: This was a hospital based prospective randomized comparative interventional study conducted among patients age group of 18 to 60 years of either sex who presented with minor surgeries to the Department of Surgery, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Ophthalmology after obtaining clearance from institutional ethics committee and written informed consent from the study participants.  Results: The sense of wellbeing parameters in the starvation group that were not statistically significant were dizziness, anxiety, nausea or loss of appetite, headache and weakness than the clear fluid group at 3 and 6 hours of starvation post operatively. The difference was statistically significant with regard to thirst and dryness of mouth. Conclusion: Wellbeing parameters were significantly improved in patients who were given clear liquids before surgery and after surgery and significance reduced as fluids replaced over time.