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Perioperative Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1RA) and Gastric Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Drugs Around Surgery and Bedside Ultrasound of the Stomach
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Abstract
Gastric point of care ultrasound (POCUS) facilitated safer anesthetic plans in three patients undergoing surgery.
- GLP-1 receptor agonists may delay gastric emptying, raising concerns for aspiration risks during surgery.
- Current guidelines to pause these medications before surgery are based on consensus rather than solid evidence.
- Gastric POCUS can assess the nature and volume of gastric contents in patients taking GLP-1 RA.
- Anesthetic management decisions were influenced by the findings from gastric POCUS, tailored to patient needs and urgency of procedures.
- The use of gastric POCUS is recommended for objective assessment of gastric contents in this patient population.
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