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NPO Recommendations prior to surgery - clear liquids >= 2 hours breast milk >= 4 hours infant formula & light meal >= 6 hours fried, fatty foods, meat >= 8 hours Allergic responses occur... - within 1 hour of exposure If this is not removed before surgery, it can increase risk for infection, pressure injury, aspiration, altered tissued integrity, and burns. - Jewelry of any kind Two conditions indicated by family history noteworthy for surgery. - Malignant Hyperthermia and Si...