Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) such as semaglutide (Wegovy and Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) may ...

UK: A recent consensus statement from leading UK medical organizations-including the Association of Anaesthetists,the ...

Surgical patients may still have leftovers in their system even after a standard fast, potentially increasing the chance of a ...

Individuals who are at risk of aspiration (such as patients of dysphagia), are likely to benefit from a carefully chosen diet and formal assessment of their swallowing reflexes.

This measure, which is eligible for data collection and submission for the 2025 payment year, aims to reduce pulmonary aspiration in high-risk gastric distension patients who undergo anesthesia ...

Recently published article aimed to assess the effect of pregnancy on gastric emptying and its clinical implications, ...

The occurrence of respiratory failure in the postpartum period should always introduce a high index of clinical suspicion of aspiration. Supportive management is indicated, primarily in the form ...

The article, "Novel Mechanical Aspiration Thrombectomy in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Results from the Prospective APEX-AV Trial," was published December 27, 2024. Pulmonary embolism ...