Guidelines for Managing Patients on Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Medicines During Surgery

Recommendations for managing glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists in perioperative settings vary significantly among multisociety statements.

• A multidisciplinary consensus statement was developed to update guidelines for patients using glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists during surgery.
• The recommendations include guidance on medication management and preoperative fasting protocols for solids and liquids.
• The consensus was informed by a systematic review of current literature and a modified Delphi process.
• Variability in existing recommendations highlights the ongoing debate surrounding perioperative care for these patients.

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