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GLP-1RAs can induce gastric food retention, increasing the risk for pulmonary aspiration during anesthesia.
Clinicians should consider the risk of pulmonary aspiration when using GLP-1RAs in patients undergoing anesthesia.
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The additional impact of GLP-1RA induced gastric food retention on the risk for pulmonary aspiration during anesthesia is a focus of concern.
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Impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on gastrointestinal function and symptoms
Rosita Frazier et al. · Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology · 2025
DOI 10.1080/17474124.2025.2579117
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