Impact of GLP-1 Drugs and Importance of Gastric POCUS in the Perioperative Setting

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Live Webinar

Who among us hasn't had questions or concerns about the best way to take care of patients taking GLP-1 agonists? Please join the Perioperative Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) SIG and Perioperative Medicine SIG for an exciting discussion on Thursday, November 16.

This webinar will feature:

  • An expert from the ASA Task Force on Preoperative Fasting detailing the ASA's consensus-based guidance on preoperative management of patients on GLP-1 receptor agonist
  • An endocrinologist's perspective on how best to take care of GLP-1 agonist patients in the perioperative setting
  • An international expert in gastric POCUS highlighting the importance of gastric ultrasound in properly taking care of patients prescribed GLP-1 agonist in the preoperative setting
  • Case studies highlighting the most up-to-date practices

Our expert panel:

  • Daniel Albershardt, MD; Pearl Plastic Surgery, Olympia, WA
  • Monica Harbell, MD; Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
  • Philip Orlander, MD, FACP; UT Heath, Houston, TX
  • Anahi Perlas, MD, FRCPC; Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada
  • Sudipta Sen, MD, FASA; UT Health, Houston, TX

Moderators:

  • William Manson, MD, MBA; University of Virginia
  • Jeffrey Mojica, DO; Thomas Jefferson University

 

Registration is required in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom containing information about joining the meeting.

Registration for this event is now closed.