Perioperative management of long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists : concerns for delayed gastric emptying and pulmonary aspiration

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Prescriptions and use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are increasing dramatically, as indications are expanding from the treatment of diabetes mellitus to weight loss for people with obesity. As GLP-1 receptor agonists delay gastric emptying, perioperative healthcare practitioners could be concerned about an increased risk for pulmonary aspiration during general anaesthesia. We summarise relevant medical literature and provide evidence-based recommendations for perioperative care for people taking GLP-1 receptor agonists. GLP-1 receptor agonists delay gastric emptying; however, ongoing treatment attenuates this effect. The risk of aspiration during general anaesthesia is unknown. However, we advise caution in patients who recently commenced on GLP-1 receptor agonists. After over 12 weeks of treatment, standard fasting times likely suffice to manage the risk of pulmonary aspiration for most otherwise low-risk patients.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:132

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British journal of anaesthesia - 132(2024), 4 vom: 31. März, Seite 644-648

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

van Zuylen, Mark L [VerfasserIn]
Siegelaar, Sarah E [VerfasserIn]
Plummer, Mark P [VerfasserIn]
Deane, Adam M [VerfasserIn]
Hermanides, Jeroen [VerfasserIn]
Hulst, Abraham H [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

89750-14-1
Diabetes mellitus
Editorial
Gastric emptying
Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists
Hypoglycemic Agents
Obesity
Pulmonary aspiration

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Date Completed 05.03.2024

Date Revised 05.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.001

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NLM36781224X