Point-of-Care Ultrasound Aids in the Management of Patient Taking Semaglutide Before Surgery: A Case Report.

Authors :: Hodgson JA
Rivera-Rodriguez H
Wu P
Udani J
Weiss J
Source :: A&A practice [A A Pract] 2024 Mar 18; Vol. 18 (3), pp. e01762. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 18 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
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.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 International Anesthesia Research Society.)

Subjects :: Humans
Gastrointestinal Tract
Point-of-Care Testing
Point-of-Care Systems
Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
Glucagon-Like Peptides

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