Abstract
Review question: The objectives of this scoping review are to examine and map fasting times for adult intubated intensive care unit (ICU) patients prior to general anesthesia and patient outcomes following the cessation of enteral nutrition, to examine and conceptually map the evidence, and identify any gaps.
Specifically, the review questions are:
* What fasting times are implemented prior to general anesthesia among adult intubated ICU patients?
* Do fasting times vary, depending on the type of surgical intervention?
* What outcomes, including but not limited to aspiration, malnutrition and mortality, have been reported following the cessation of enteral nutrition prior to general anesthesia among adult intubated ICU patients?