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Author Spotlight: Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Gastric Content Assessment and Risk Stratification in Perioperative Care
Published on: September 22, 2023
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Aids in the Management of Patient Taking Semaglutide Before Surgery: A Case Report
John A Hodgson1, Heine Rivera-Rodriguez1, Peter Wu1,2
1From the Department of Anesthesiology, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida.
Abstract:
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog, has various effects on the gastrointestinal tract. In patients undergoing anesthesia delayed gastric emptying time can have sequelae if not identified preoperatively. Modalities include thorough history regarding the last dose administration of a GLP-1 analog and ultrasound of gastric contents before induction of anesthesia. We present a case in which gastric ultrasound identified a patient at increased risk for aspiration on induction and allowed for appropriate alterations in the anesthetic plan.
