Crohn's disease-associated silent aspiration in the outpatient setting: Anesthesiologists beware.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
Every anesthesia provider fears aspiration of gastric contents during an anesthetic, and it may occur even in the absence of overt signs such as coughing or choking. Whether the aspiration is frank or silent, catastrophic and deleterious consequences may ensue. Therefore, familiarity with risk factors for silent aspiration is essential. Crohn's disease reportedly delays gastric emptying making these patients more susceptible to silent aspiration during surgery. Anesthesia providers must be cognizant of this risk and vigilant in the recognition to formulate a specific treatment plan preoperatively. We present a case of an ambulatory surgical patient with suspected silent aspiration undiagnosed by the anesthesia care team before induction of anesthesia.
Volume
12
Issue
2
First Page
339
Last Page
342
ISSN
1658-354X
Published In/Presented At
Snell, C., Coleman, S., Van Hal, M., Rashidian, F., Okum, G., & Green, M. S. (2018). Crohn's disease-associated silent aspiration in the outpatient setting: Anesthesiologists beware. Saudi journal of anaesthesia, 12(2), 339–342. https://doi.org/10.4103/sja.SJA_663_17
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
29628853
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article