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.