Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-25-2017
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS5330
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan
Keywords
Diabetic, gastroparesis, preoperative, aspiration, gastric emptying, autonomic neuropathy
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Diabetic gastroparesis is one of several long-term complications of diabetes mellitus. It is characterized by delayed gastric emptying secondary to autonomic neuropathy. As the incidence of diabetes mellitus continues to rise, it becomes even more important for anesthetists to address the risk of aspiration posed by diabetic gastroparesis. Currently, aspiration of gastric contents accounts for nearly half of all major airway complications in the operating room, often due to incomplete assessment of risk factors. Understanding the pathophysiology is the first step in recognizing diabetic gastroparesis as a significant risk factor for aspiration. Every effort should be made to mitigate perioperative aspiration, starting with the ability to identify risk factors where they exist.
Recommended Citation
Stevens, Chelsea, "Diabetic Gastroparesis: A Risk Factor for Perioperative Aspiration" (2017). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 262.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/262