303 Adherence to Nil by Mouth Guidelines in A Tertiary Centre

Abstract Aim Fasting before general anaesthetic aims to decrease the volume and acidity of stomach contents during surgery, which therefore reduces risk aspiration. This is a second cycle closed loop reaudit had implemented Nil by mouth (NBM) guidelines first as an intervention improve knowledge. Preoperatively, adult patients should remain fasted for minimum duration below: During interventions were included such as: teaching junior doctors nurses including specific induction new surgical posters displaying NBM placed in wards. These carried out despite restrictions COVID-19 pandemic. Method The same questionnaire was redistributed amongst staff members (nurses HCA) throughout various wards doctors. Results compared with initial audit this assess whether any improvements been made after implementation interventions. Total number staff: Conclusions A significant improvement knowledge understanding demonstrated all practice accordance NICE guidelines.