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Acid aspiration during laparoscopy.

H S Tay, H H Chiu

    Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    Pre-operative antacid use, specifically Mist. Magnesium Trisilicate, effectively increased gastric pH and reduced gastric fluid volume in female patients undergoing pelvic laparoscopy. This supports its role in preventing pulmonary acid aspiration during surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Gastroenterology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Pelvic laparoscopy poses a risk of pulmonary acid aspiration.
    • Intra-operative conditions can exacerbate this risk.
    • Prophylactic measures are crucial for patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the prophylactic efficacy of pre-operative antacid administration.
    • To compare gastric content pH and volume after antacid treatment versus control.
    • To assess the role of Mist. Magnesium Trisilicate B.P.C. in preventing aspiration risk.

    Main Methods:

    • A comparative study involving 100 female patients undergoing pelvic laparoscopy.
    • 50 patients received 10 ml of Mist. Magnesium Trisilicate B.P.C. pre-operatively.

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  • Gastric content pH and volume were measured and compared to 50 control patients.

    • Main Results:

    • Pre-operative administration of Mist. Magnesium Trisilicate B.P.C. significantly increased gastric pH.
    • The antacid treatment also led to a reduction in the volume of gastric contents.
    • These findings indicate improved gastric safety profiles.

    Conclusions:

    • Routine antacid prophylaxis with Mist. Magnesium Trisilicate B.P.C. is effective in reducing aspiration risk.
    • This regimen is recommended for patients undergoing pelvic laparoscopy.
    • Antacid use enhances patient safety by mitigating pulmonary acid aspiration.