The purpose of this prospective observational study was to measure gastric volumes in
fasted patients using bedside gastric ultrasound. Patients presenting for non-emergency …

We aimed to measure gastric antral cross‐sectional area with ultrasound and estimate the
gastric volume of 300 patients before unplanned surgery, fasted for at least six hours …

Objectives To assess gastric residual volume in normal-weight and obese patients
scheduled for elective surgery. Methods This prospective observational study was …

Background Aspiration pneumonitis remains a dreaded complication that may lead to almost
9% of anaesthesia-related deaths. The presence of gastric contents has always been a …

Methods: The study was conducted in 100 adult patients presenting for elective surgery. A
preoperative bedside gastric ultrasound scan was done in supine and right lateral position …

Background. Point-of-care gastric ultrasound is an emerging tool to assess gastric content
and volume at the bedside. The examination includes both a qualitative and a quantitative …

Background: Gastric sonography can provide information about gastric content and volume
that can help determine aspiration risk at the bedside. The primary objective of this study is …

Perioperative pulmonary aspiration of gastric content is a serious complication. Fasting
guidelines try to ensure an empty stomach before intervention. Certain medications or …

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 This prospective observational study aimed to assess the feasibility and
performance of the ultrasonographic measurement of antral cross-sectional area (CSA) for …