Cross-Sectional Study to Compare Preoperative Fasting Volume of Gastric Contents by Using Ultrasonography in Non-Diabetic and Diabetic Patients Posted for Elective Surgery
Background: Diabetic patients are known to have gastroparesis and consequent delayed gastric emptying which predisposes them to an increased risk of aspiration as compared to the general population. This study compares the gastric volumes in diabetic and non-diabetic patients using point-of-care ul...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/743 |