Reducing pre-operative fasting while preserving operating room scheduling flexibility: feasibility and impact on patient discomfort.

Background: The need to preserve operating room (OR) scheduling flexibility can challenge adherence to the 2-h pre-operative fasting period recommendation before elective surgery. Our primary objective was to assess the feasibility of a pre-operative carbohydrate (CHO) drink delivery strategy preserving OR scheduling flexibility.

Methods: During the 1st study phase, patients admitted for elective surgery fasted overnight (Control group); during the 2nd phase, patients fasted overnight and received a pre-operative CHO drink (CHO group).

[Study of the usefulness of pharmacist consultations for patients on antiretroviral regimens].

Objective: Highly active anti-retroviral therapies (HAART) in HIV treatment can result in complex treatment regimens. We surveyed HIV patients followed in the infectious disease department of Saint-Germain-en-Laye Hospital to assess the interest of offering patients a consultation with a pharmacist.

Methods: The 3-part questionnaire enabled us to assess the medical and pharmaceutical information given to the patient, adherence, and risk factors for poor observance.