Table 4.
Fasting time for food for elective surgery patients who were operated on under anesthesia at the University of Gondar Hospital, March 10–April 10, 2013 (N = 43)
Duration of fasting from food (h) | Frequency | Percentage |
---|---|---|
2 | 0 | 0 |
3–4 | 1 | 2.3 |
5–6 | 2 | 4.7 |
7–8 | 0 | 0 |
9–12 | 15 | 34.9 |
>12 | 25 | 58.1 |