Semaglutide-Induced Reflux in Elective Cholecystectomy

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Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-20-2024

Abstract

Patient is a 48-year-old male with PMH obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension who presented for elective cholecystectomy. Shortly after induction, the patient appeared to regurgitate solid food content. Tracheal intubation was performed and a nasogastric suction tube was placed. After performing stabilizing measures, the surgery proceeded and the patient was extubated with no complications seen post-op. Despite being NPO 8 hours before surgery, it was deemed that his reflux may have occurred from receiving semaglutide injections causing delayed emptying of gastric content. We will discuss the mechanism of GLP-1 agonists and intraoperative pulmonary aspiration risk factors

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American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 18-22, 2024, Philadelphia, PA

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