What makes eating before going under anesthesia dangerous?!
Question: I'm about to have my wisdom teeth removed. As I was signing forms I noticed in big bold letters: DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING 8 HOURS BEFORE SURGERY \ may cause death. I was curious if anyone knows how eating before surgery could cause death.
Answers: I'm about to have my wisdom teeth removed. As I was signing forms I noticed in big bold letters: DO NOT EAT OR DRINK ANYTHING 8 HOURS BEFORE SURGERY \ may cause death. I was curious if anyone knows how eating before surgery could cause death.
You could aspirate on your food, which is just a polite way of saying you could throw up and gag.
It is crucial that all the patients not have any FOOD OR LIQUIDS after midnight before the day of surgery. The
reason for requiring an empty stomach prior to surgery is the
following. The medications you receive could make you
nauseous and vomit. In a sedated state, your body