Clear Fluid Fasting One Hour — FRCA Final MCQ
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Correct answer: E — 1 hour
RCOA 2023 (adopting ESA 2022): 1 hour minimum for clear fluids (water, black tea/coffee, pulp-free juice). Changed from previous 2h rule. Clear fluid gastric emptying occurs within 30-60 min. 6h rule for solids unchanged.
Reference: RCOA – 2023 – Preoperative fasting; ESA – 2022