Abstract
This prospective study was aimed at identifying the time of thirst above the recommended two hours after repeated information campaigns. Elective surgical patients ≥ 15 years of age were eligible to answer the questionnaire in four different periods between which information campaigns were carried out. A total of 765 patients were included. The median time of thirst was reduced from 6.5 hours to 3.0 hours (p <0.0001) over a two-year period. Repeated interventions were found to be necessary to reduce the period of thirst to the recommended two hours for elective surgical patients.
| Translated title of the contribution | Information campaigns can reduce unnecessary prolonged time of thirst in elective surgical patients |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 174 |
| Issue number | 35 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1993-5 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |