Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8930348 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This retrospective cohort study suggests that a small proportion of elective surgical patients may present with a full stomach despite the recommended duration of fasting. Further research is needed to establish the clinical implications of these findings in the elective setting. At present, the clinical role of gastric ultrasound continues to be for the evaluation of gastric contents to guide management when the risk of aspiration is uncertain or unknown.
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Authors
P Van de Putte, L Vernieuwe, A Jerjir, L Verschueren, M Tacken, A Perlas,