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Abstract
Background
Fasting at midnight is standard practice for patients undergoing inpatient electrophysiological (EP) procedures, creating discomfort and dissatisfaction.
Methods
This single-center, cross-sectional observational study utilized a standard-of-care (SOC) group who remained nil per os at midnight and an evidence-based (EB) group who received clear liquids up to 2 hours before their procedure. Each participant completed a Likert scale survey assessing fasting satisfaction and a retrospective chart review was completed to assess adverse outcomes.
Results
Subjects’ hunger in the SOC group (M = 4.067) differed significantly from the EB group (M = 3.167), U = 254.5, z = 2.883, p = .004, r = 0.372. Subjects' thirst in the SOC group (M = 4.367) differed significantly from the EB group (M = 3.1), U = 186, z = 3.896, p = <.001, r = 0.503. Hypoglycemia in the SOC group was statistically significant from the EB group.
Conclusion
Allowing clear liquids 2 hours before EP procedures reduced patient thirst and hunger without adverse outcomes.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Radiology Nursing promotes the highest quality patient care in the diagnostic and therapeutic imaging environments. The content is intended to show radiology nurses how to practice with compassion, competence, and commitment, not only to patients but also to the profession of nursing as a whole. The journal goals mirror those of the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing: to provide, promote, maintain , and continuously improve patient care through education, standards, professional growth, and collaboration with other health care provides.