The risk of aspiration of gastric contents in the perioperative period constitutes a serious
clinical problem and it is connected with increased mortality. At present, the risk of aspiration …

The assessment of the risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents may be difficult in the
preoperative period, apart from typical circumstances. The development of ultrasonography …

Background The evaluation of preoperative aspiration risk in surgical patients is mainly
based on clinical judgement. The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of surgical …

BACKGROUND: Perioperative aspiration leads to significant morbidity and mortality.
Standard fasting periods are used to ensure an empty stomach in patients …

We read with interest two publications in the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia that used gastric
ultrasound (GUS) to preoperatively assess gastric contents and residual gastric volumes …

Pulmonary aspiration of gastric content is a serious anaesthetic complication that can lead to
significant morbidity and mortality. Aspiration risk assessment is usually based on fasting …

Pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents is one of the most terrible complications following
general anesthesia. It is important for patients to prevent this complication by obeying the …

BACKGROUND The timing and technique of anaesthesia are challenging in patients with a
history of recent food intake. The presence of gastric contents increases the risk of …

E Editorial 1018 www. anesthesia-analgesia. org aNEsthEsia & aNalgEsia in> 90% of
obese patients (right lateral decubitus or supine) while also measuring the mean depth of …

Background. Perioperative aspiration leads to significant morbidity and mortality. Point-of-
care gastric ultrasound is an emerging tool to assess gastric content at the bedside …