Abstract
The class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) traditionally used to treat diabetes has significantly increased in popularity due to recent FDA approval for weight loss. A known side effect of GLP-1 RAs and significant anesthesia implication is delayed gastric emptying. Recent case reports of aspiration in patients taking GLP-1 RAs and the presence of residual gastric content upon examination after fasting according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) guidelines has prompted further investigation into aspiration risks with this patient population.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Case Study/Series
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Aspiration Risks, Receptor Agonists, Anesthesia
Advisor
King, Cassandra
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Samford University
Degree Year
2024
Recommended Citation
Jessen, Nicole and King, Cassandra, "Aspiration risk with long-acting GLP-1 RAs" (2024). Group: Samford University Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing. 16.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/samford/16
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2024-01-29
Full Text of Presentation
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