How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Anesthesia Practice

Episode 498 of the Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs podcast, hosted by Beyond The Mask Podcast, titled "How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Anesthesia Practice" was published on April 2, 2026 and runs 25 minutes.

April 2, 2026 ·25m · Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

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Summary

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity for diabetes treatment and weight loss, but their rapid rise is creating new considerations for anesthesia providers. As more patients arrive for procedures while taking these medications, CRNAs and anesthesia teams must navigate evolving guidelines, potential aspiration risks, and uncertainty about perioperative management. In this episode, Amy Reed, Ph.D, CRNA returns to discuss the latest research and recommendations surrounding GLP-1 receptor agonists in anesthesia practice. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: 💊 GLP-1 medications aren’t new but their popularity is ⚠️ Aspiration risk is still the primary anesthesia concern 📋 Guidelines are evolving and sometimes conflicting 🔍 Point-of-care gastric ultrasound is gaining traction 📊 More research is still needed Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1

Episode Description

In this episode, Amy Reed, Ph.D, CRNA returns to discuss the latest research and recommendations surrounding GLP-1 receptor agonists in anesthesia practice.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

💊 GLP-1 medications aren’t new but their popularity is

⚠️ Aspiration risk is still the primary anesthesia concern

📋 Guidelines are evolving and sometimes conflicting

🔍 Point-of-care gastric ultrasound is gaining traction

📊 More research is still needed

Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/

The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099

Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246

Now you can watch the show on YouTube! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCknrmkRxiwtYk7LUjSV6wmw?sub_confirmation=1