Million Anesthesia Cases Study on Preoperative Fasting
This study looks at how fasting before anesthesia affects recovery for people having procedures. Researchers want to understand what happens to patients when they have nothing to eat or drink before anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are having a medical procedure (like a surgery or diagnostic test) that involves anesthesia.
- Your medical records are in the Epic electronic system (a common health record system used by many hospitals).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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