GASTRIC ULTRASOUND

This study looked at 60 obese adults scheduled for weight-loss surgery. Doctors used an ultrasound before surgery to measure how much food or liquid was still in the stomach, even after fasting. The goal was to see if a higher body mass index (BMI) or longer fasting time was link…

This study used bedside ultrasound to measure how fast the stomach empties in 60 mechanically ventilated ICU patients receiving different types of tube feeding. The goal was to see if ultrasound can help guide feeding decisions. The study was observational, meaning no new treatme…

This study looked at two different breathing devices (i-Gel and Air-Q) used in children aged 1 to 8 during planned surgeries. Doctors checked how well each device fit using a tiny camera and measured how much air got into the stomach using ultrasound. The goal was to see which de…

This study looked at 40 people who used cannabis within a month before surgery. Researchers used a bedside ultrasound to measure stomach contents and volume, checking if cannabis use leads to delayed stomach emptying. The goal was to better understand how cannabis might affect su…

This completed study used a simple bedside ultrasound to check if patients taking GLP-1 agonist drugs (like Ozempic or Mounjaro) have more food or liquid in their stomach before surgery compared to those not on these drugs. Researchers enrolled 354 adults and looked for signs of …