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Episode 17 - WebAIRS incidents relating to GLP-1 agonists
New Zealand Anaesthesia
26 minutes 17 seconds
11 months ago
Episode 17 - WebAIRS incidents relating to GLP-1 agonists
Sharing insights from a recent webAIRS case study, Dr Clayton Lam joins the podcast for a kōrero on the impacts an increased use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and off-label GLP-1 agonists is having on perioperative anaesthesia care, as reported to webAIRS.
The case series of incidents reported to webAIRS relating to GLP-1 agonist use written by Dr Clayton Lam, Dr D-Yin Lin, and ANZTADC Director Dr Yasmin Endlich has recently been accepted for publication in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.
Want to know more about webAIRS (Anaesthetic Incident Reporting System) visit their website: www.anztadc.net
Show notes:
ANZCA – Clinical practice recommendation on periprocedural use of GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist: https://www.anzca.edu.au/resources/professional-documents/endorsed-guidelines/periprocedural-glp-1-use-consensus-clinical-guide.pdf
American Association of Anesthesiologists - Most patients can continue diabetes, weight loss GLP-1 drugs before surgery, those at highest risk for GI problems should follow liquid diet before procedure: https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2024/10/new-multi-society-glp-1-guidance
Australian Society of Anaesthetists – Perioperative management of patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 Ras): https://asa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ASA-FS1-Perioperative-Management-of-Patients-on-GLP-1-Receptor-Agonists-GLP-1-RAs.pdf
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The New Zealand Society of Anaesthetists podcast hosted by Dr Morgan Edwards