Ultrasound Assessment of Preoperative Gastric Volume in Children

Ultrasound Assessment of Gastric Volume Following Preoperative Fasting Guideline in Pediatric Patients

The purpose of this study is to compare the gastric volume in pediatric patients who followed preoperative fasting guideline using ultrasound.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Pediatric patients scheduled for elective orthopedic, otolaryngologic, ophthalmologic, plastic, and urologic surgery under general anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of surgery on the esophagus or stomach
• History of gastrointestinal disease
• Ambulatory surgery
• Considered inappropriate by the investigator