Oxford University Press eBooks· 2021· Book chapter
Gastric Ultrasound and Assessment of Gastric Contents in Incompletely Fasted Patients
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Gastric ultrasound can preoperatively assess stomach contents in children with suspected gastroparesis, incomplete gastric emptying, or unknown fasting times, reducing aspiration risk.
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Key points
- Fasting status in children can be unreliable due to undisclosed eating or conditions affecting gastric emptying.
- Aspiration of gastric contents during anesthesia can lead to serious morbidity in children.
- Gastric ultrasound can identify increased stomach contents preoperatively.
- This assessment is vital in cases of suspected gastroparesis, incomplete gastric emptying, or uncertain fasting compliance.
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Abstract
Chapter 3 discusses the use of gastric ultrasound and assessment of gastric contents in incompletely fasted patients. In children, fasting status can be difficult to ascertain because children may have eaten on the morning of surgery without their parent’s knowledge. In addition, children with disorders such as gastroparesis or incomplete gastric emptying may have increased stomach contents. Although rare, aspiration of gastric contents can occur with general anesthesia or sedation in children, potentially leading to morbidity. Gastric ultrasound can be used preoperatively to assess stomach contents in children when there is a suspicion for gastroparesis, incomplete gastric emptying, or incorrectly reported fasting times.
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