RT Book, Section A1 Holtan, Elizabeth E. A2 Freeman, Brian S. A2 Berger, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 1102567376 T1 “Full Stomach” Status T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam YR 2014 FD 2014 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071821377 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102567376 RD 2024/03/29 AB Pulmonary aspiration can cause significant morbidity and mortality to affected patients. It is the anesthesiologist’s responsibility to assess a patient’s risk for aspiration and determine the best anesthetic plan for the patient to minimize the occurrence and severity of pulmonary aspiration. The anesthesiologist should control gastric contents by minimizing intake of the patient and observing the nil per os (NPO) guidelines. When indicated, enhancing gastric emptying and decreasing volume, and increasing pH of gastric contents should also be incorporated into the anesthetic plan. In addition, rapid sequence induction and intubation should also be considered in the anesthetic plan for those with a full stomach status.