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A new report listed potential links between GLP-1 agonists and alopecia, aspiration during surgery, and suicidal ideation.
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A new report listed potential links between GLP-1 agonists and alopecia, aspiration during surgery, and suicidal ideation.
With the popularity of the class skyrocketing, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has released new guidance urging patients to withhold GLP-1 receptor agonist use prior to elective surgeries or procedures based on potential risk of regurgitation and aspiration associated with delayed gastric emptying.
Or else run the risk of aspirating under anesthesia due to delayed gastric emptying
Authors recommend against clinical assessment alone when neuromuscular drugs are administered due to insensitivity of assessment.
Recommendations are presented for reducing residual neuromuscular blockade after general anesthesia.