Clinical medical instruction directing that a patient receive no food, liquids, or oral medications.
NPO (Nil Per Os / Nothing by Mouth) is an essential concept in Surgery & Nursing.
Mandatory prior to general anesthesia to prevent pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.
Medical instruction meaning nothing by mouth.
<p><strong>NPO (Nil Per Os / Nothing by Mouth)</strong> is an essential concept in <em>Surgery & Nursing</em>.</p><p>Clinical medical instruction directing that a patient receive no food, liquids, or oral medications.</p><h4>Clinical & Practical Significance</h4><p>Mandatory prior to general anesthesia to prevent pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents.</p>
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