Research
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Point-of-care gastric ultrasound is an effective and objective method to assess gastric contents and guide anesthetic management for patients on GLP-1 agonists.
Anesthesiologists should consider using gastric ultrasound to check the stomach contents of patients on GLP-1 agonists before surgery. This helps decide whether to proceed with anesthesia or take extra precautions to prevent aspiration.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Gastric ultrasound appears to be an effective and objective way of preoperatively assessing a patient’s stomach contents to make decisions regarding anesthetic management for patients prescribed these medications.
Why this rating
Supported by studies showing sensitivity/specificity and successful use in guiding management.
Source
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonists and General Anesthesia: Perioperative Considerations and the Utility of Gastric Ultrasound
Conner M Willson et al. · Cureus · 2024
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