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What is the rationale behind the Anesthesiology recommendation to hold one dose of weekly GLP-RA prior to general anesthesia?

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There is evidence that people treated with GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) more often have residual food in the stomach after an overnight fast and greater gastric volume. There is anecdotal evidence of aspiration events in people treated with GLP-1RA. The ASA statement raises a concern and provid...

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