Retained Gastric Contents After Adequate Fasting Associated with GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use: A Report of 3 Cases.

Cases: Three patients presented for orthopaedic surgery on glucagon-like peptide receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications with a minimum fasting time of 10 hours. Gastric ultrasound confirmed the presence of retained solids in the stomach; all 3 cases were postponed.

Conclusion: There is growing concern for increased perioperative aspiration risk related to delayed gastric emptying associated with GLP-1 RA and a paucity of literature to guide perioperative management.

Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Superficial Radial Nerve Block for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Although there are many potentially effective therapeutic options for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), no definitive treatment exists. Therefore, patients often exhaust both medical and surgical treatment options attempting to find relief for their symptoms. As pain control and restoration of physical movement are primary treatment goals, strategies that include regional anesthesia techniques are commonly employed, but potentially underutilized, treatment modalities.