Here are a few more references to support the brief period of NPO prior to
surgery kindly given to me by Dr. Gartner:
Litman R et al. Gastric volume and pH in infants fed clear liquids and
breastmilk prior to surgery. Anesth Analg 1994; 79:482-85
Schreiner M. Preoperative and postoperative fasting in children. Ped
Clin N.A. 1994; 41:111-120
Spear R. Anesthesia for premature and term infants: pelriperkative
implications. J Pediatr 1992; 120:165-75
Good Luck !
Maria