{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/670d2acb8d1ed8d921de48b9/680909833744a61721ad76d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 7 - Pre-Operative Fasting","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/670d2acb8d1ed8d921de48b9/1766570989380-7d04cf2e-b0eb-497a-9db8-94e0bf4f57fe.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Episode 7 explains <em>why </em>patients fast before their procedure. Listen here to gain more of an understanding of fasting that will help decrease the risk of avoidable delays and cancellations to your surgery.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For more information: Check out the Operation Preparation ‘Steps For A Stronger Start’ website:<a href=\"http://www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.stjames.ie/operationpreparation</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Email us questions/topics you would like us to cover here at; <a href=\"mailto:operationpreparation@stjames.ie\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>operationpreparation@stjames.ie</strong></a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The transcripts of this episode can be found <a href=\"https://www.stjames.ie/media/Season%202%20Episode%207%20-%20Pre-operative%20Fasting.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit our PAAC page: <a href=\"https://stjames.ie/services/sacc/preanaestheticassessmentclinic/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic | St James's Hospital</a></p><p>St James' Hospital Website: <a href=\"https://www.stjames.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.stjames.ie</a></p><p><br></p><p>Abbreviations:</p><p>PAAC: Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic</p><p>NG: Nasogastric</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This podcast is for general guidance and information only. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding a medical condition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Music created and recorded by Niall Malone &amp; Mikey Murray.</p><p>Recording &amp; Sound Production by Kevin at Philtrum Pictures.</p>","author_name":"St James's Hospital"}