Ep 14: Grand Rounds: Ozempic and aspiration risk: emerging perioperative risks of GLP-1 agonists (Aaron Delorme & Russell Lenferna)

Recorded on October 13, 2023. Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Aaron Delorme, a PGY-3 anesthesia resident training here in Saskatoon, Canada, presents on Ozempic and emerging perioperative aspiration risks. He is joined by Dr. Russell Lenferna, a PGY-5 anesthesia resident also completing his training at the University of Saskatchewan, who presents on perioperative ultrasound to assess for the presence of gastric contents. Dr. Delorme is a third year anesthesia resident at the University of Saskatchewan. Originally from Alberta, he has a background in prehospital care and biochemistry and completed medical school at the University of Calgary. Outside of medicine, he focuses on spending time with family. This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia. Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction and Q&A period have been omitted from this recording. While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today. Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.