British journal of anaesthesia

Slower stomach emptying in teens taking GLP-1 medicines before surgery with standard fasting rules

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Abstract

GLP1-RAs are approved for use in patients aged ≥10 years for type 2 diabetes and ≥12 years for obesity.

  • The study focused on the impact of GLP1-RAs on how long gastric contents remain in fasting adolescents.
  • Retention of gastric contents may be influenced by the administration of GLP1-RAs.
  • Findings could provide insights into the gastrointestinal effects of GLP1-RAs in younger populations.

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