Point of Care Gastric Ultrasound to Assess Full Stomach in the Perioperative Setting
DFW Anesthesia Professionals
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Point of Care Gastric Ultrasound (PoCGUS) is a rapidly emerging technique in the perioperative setting, particularly for assessing stomach fullness, which is crucial in determining the risk of aspiration during anesthesia. This technique is gaining traction due to its non-invasive nature and the immediacy of results, providing anesthesiologists with critical information about gastric content and volume in real time.
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