Preoperative assessment of gastric contents and volume using bedside ultrasound in adult patients: A prospective, observational, correlation study

Conclusion: Our study showed that fasting for more than 6–10 hours does not guarantee an empty stomach. Those with co-morbidities like diabetes mellitus, obesity and chronic kidney disease (CKD) appear more prone to have unsafe gastric contents.

Source: Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - October 9, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Garima Sharma Rebecca Jacob Subramanyam Mahankali MN Ravindra Source Type: research