Perioperative fasting

Royal College of Nursing: Perioperative fasting

This RCN resource brings together what we know from the evidence on this topic and guidance on how to put this knowledge into practice. It includes the full RCN guideline: 'Perioperative fasting in adults and children: an RCN guideline for the multidisciplinary team' (2005)

Go to the RCN Perioperative fasting resource

RCN Learning Zone: Perioperative fasting case studies (RCN members only)

Case studies that provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge you've gained from completing the 'Perioperative fasting resource' on the RCN website.

Go to the RCN Learning Zone: Perioperative case studies (RCN members only)