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Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

18 January 2023

Most hospitals ban all drinks for two hours before surgery, but there is growing evidence that these guidelines are out of date, says Clare Wilson

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