Use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor drugs around surgery and patient outcomes in a national study

Peri-operative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with delayed gastric emptying.

• The proportion of patients receiving GLP-1 RAs during anaesthetic care is not well defined.
• Strategies for managing patients on GLP-1 RAs in the peri-operative setting are unclear.
• The incidence of pulmonary aspiration may be greater among patients using GLP-1 RAs.
• Regurgitation rates in patients receiving GLP-1 RAs during surgery are also uncertain.

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