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NPO is one of the abbreviations that is not used in AMA style; nothing by mouth is spelled out instead.
Before a D and C, the same general recommendations for other outpatient procedures apply. It is recommended that the patient take nothing by mouth (food, water, etc.) for at least 6 to 8 hours prior to the scheduled operation. Often, the doctor will see the patient the day before surgery to discuss the procedure and potential complications in greater detail. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 5/12/2015.