Recent research indicated a potential fatal side effect for patients on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic during surgery. The study found more than half of such patients had significant gastric contents even after fasting. This poses risks of pulmonary aspiration and postoperative ileus. Experts recommend pausing the medication a week before surgery to mitigate these risks.
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