Effects of a short message service (SMS) by cellular phone to improve compliance with fasting guidelines in patients undergoing elective surgery: a retrospective observational study

Effects of a short message service (SMS) by cellular phone to improve compliance with fasting guidelines in patients undergoing elective surgery: a retrospective observational study

Abstract Background Contemporary perioperative fasting guidelines aim to alleviate patient discomfort before surgery and enhance postoperative recovery whilst seeking to reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration during anesthesia. The impact of a short message service (SMS) reminder on fasting guideli...

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Main Authors: Faizan Zia, Luka Cosic, Angela Wong, Adam Levin, Patrick Lu, Craig Mitchell, Michael Shaw, Fred Rosewarne, Laurence Weinberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Fasting
Anesthesia
Peri-operative
Pre-operative
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-06039-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-06039-y

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