Determination of a cut-off value of antral area measured in the supine position for the fast diagnosis of an empty stomach in the parturient: A prospective cohort study

CONCLUSION: With a parturient lying in the supine position, a single assessment of the antral cross-sectional area may be used for the fast diagnosis of an empty stomach. This tool could be useful in assessing the risk of aspiration for parturients who require emergency anaesthesia during labour.
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Obstetrical Anaesthesia Source Type: research