Preoperative Assessment of Ultrasonographic Measurement of Antral Area for Gastric Content.

CONCLUSIONS It was determined that bedside ultrasonography is a useful, non-invasive tool in the determination of gastric content and volume. A significant proportion of surgical patients may not present with an empty stomach despite the recommended fasting protocols. PMID: 30091963 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Medical Science Monitor - Category: Research Tags: Med Sci Monit Source Type: research