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New Guidelines Ease GLP-1 Drug Restrictions Before Surgery

The FDA has updated the labels for glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) to include a warning about the risk of pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation. This affects drugs like semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide. The warning highlights rare cases of pulmonary aspiration in patients undergoing surgeries despite following preoperative fasting guidelines. Patients are advised to inform healthcare providers about their GLP-1 RA use before any procedures involving anesthesia.

via Medscape|

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"Anesthesia Complications: The Dangers of Weight Loss Drugs"

Anesthesiologists in the US and Canada are concerned about patients taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy before surgery, as these drugs can cause food to remain in the stomach longer than usual. This increases the risk of a complication called pulmonary aspiration, where stomach contents are inhaled into the lungs. Doctors recommend patients stop taking the drugs for at least three weeks before surgery to minimize this risk. The American Society of Anesthesiologists advises against taking weight loss medications on the day of surgery and getting weight loss injections a week before sedation procedures. Patients using these drugs should inform their doctors and discuss the potential risks before undergoing surgery.

via VOA Learning English|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Weight-loss Drugs Linked to Anesthesia Complications, Warns Medical Experts"

Doctors are warning that weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may increase the risk of complications under anesthesia. These drugs can slow digestion, leading to a condition called pulmonary aspiration, where food and liquid are inhaled into the lungs while sedated. Anesthesiologists have seen cases where patients on these medications still had full stomachs even after following fasting instructions, putting them at risk of dangerous lung damage and infections. Health officials recommend stopping the drugs for up to a week before surgery, but some doctors suggest a longer period of three weeks to ensure safety. The exact number of affected patients is unclear, but the potential consequences are severe. Patients are advised to discuss the risks and benefits with their doctors before undergoing sedation.

via CBS News|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

Risks of Weight-Loss Drugs and Anesthesia Complications

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, which mimic gut hormones and slow digestion, may increase the risk of life-threatening complications during anesthesia procedures. Anesthesiologists have reported cases of patients inhaling food and liquid into their lungs while sedated, even after following fasting instructions. The American Society of Anesthesiologists advises patients to halt the medication on the day of surgery or sedation procedures, but some experts suggest stopping the drug for up to three weeks to ensure safe anesthesia. The drugs have been prescribed to nearly 6 million people in the US for weight loss. Research is needed to update guidelines and inform doctors and patients about the risks and precautions associated with these medications.

via NBC News|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy linked to higher risk of complications during surgery and anesthesia

Patients taking weight loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic may face life-threatening complications during surgery due to the drugs' ability to slow digestion, increasing the risk of pulmonary aspiration. Anesthesiologists have reported cases of patients inhaling food and liquid into their lungs while sedated, even after following fasting instructions. The American Society of Anesthesiologists advises patients to skip weight-loss medications on the day of surgery and hold off on injections for a week before sedation procedures. However, some doctors suggest stopping the drugs for up to three weeks to ensure anesthesia safety. The drug manufacturers claim their clinical trial and safety data do not show a direct link to aspiration, but caution about possible gastrointestinal side effects.

via New York Post |

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Weight-loss Drugs Linked to Anesthesia Complications, Doctors Warn"

Doctors are warning that popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic may increase the risk of complications during anesthesia. These drugs can slow digestion, leading to a condition called pulmonary aspiration, where food and liquid are inhaled into the lungs while sedated. Anesthesiologists have reported cases of patients experiencing this problem even after following standard fasting instructions. The American Society of Anesthesiologists advises patients to stop taking weight-loss medications for at least a week before sedation procedures, but some doctors suggest a longer period of three weeks. While there is not enough evidence to determine the exact duration, it is crucial for patients to discuss the risks and benefits with their doctors before undergoing surgery.

via PBS NewsHour|

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"Experts Warn of Increased Anesthesia Complications with Popular Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy"

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, which mimic gut hormones and slow digestion, may increase the risk of life-threatening complications during anesthesia procedures that require empty stomachs. Anesthesiologists have reported cases of patients inhaling food and liquid into their lungs while sedated, even after following standard fasting instructions. The American Society of Anesthesiologists advises patients to skip these medications on the day of surgery and hold off on weekly injections for a week before sedation procedures. However, some experts suggest stopping the drugs for up to three weeks to ensure safe anesthesia. Research is needed to update guidelines, and patients should discuss the risks and benefits with their doctors before undergoing sedation.

via New York Post |

#anesthesia-complications #health #patient-safety

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Anesthesia Complications: The Risks of Popular Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy"

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, which mimic gut hormones and slow digestion, may increase the risk of complications during anesthesia procedures. Some patients on these drugs have inhaled food and liquid into their lungs while sedated, even after following fasting instructions. Anesthesiologists are calling for longer drug cessation periods before sedation, as the drugs can remain in the body for up to three weeks. The American Society of Anesthesiologists advises patients to skip the medication on the day of surgery and hold off on injections for a week before sedation. Research is needed to update guidelines for doctors and patients, and patients should discuss the risks and benefits with their doctors before undergoing sedation.

via The Associated Press|

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