Abstract

In adult patients taking a prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist scheduled for elective procedures requiring general anesthesia, how does gastric POCUS compare to routine RSI affect risks of aspiration and anesthesia complications?

Author Details

Thomas Dechang, BSN, RN and Maria Ledbetter, DNAP, CRNA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Semaglutide, GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, Ultrasounds, Gastric POCUS

Advisor

Ledbetter, Maria

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2024

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2024-01-23

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