Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Fatigue. Fatigue is a subjective feeling of tiredness which is distinct from weakness, and has a gradual onset. Unlike weakness, fatigue can be alleviated by periods of rest.
Surgery can be delayed, medications can be given to help reduce the acidity and volume of stomach contents, or maneuvers may be employed to protect from aspiration, for example placing a cuffed endotracheal tube into the trachea.y placing a patient on NPO status, there will be nothing to aspirate because any food would have been absorbed into the small intestines by that time of surgery 6-8 hrs later. + 23 others found this useful.
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Pre-operative. One to two weeks prior to surgery, you will have the pre-op visit with your doctor. followed by a pre-op visit at the hospital. Often it is wise to have a support person with. you at these visits to help make sure all of your questions are asked and the answers well.