Aspiration Review

This review was published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia in 1999. (BJA Engelhardt and Webster 83 (3): 453.)

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Pulmonary Aspiration of Gastric Contents in Anaesthesia

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Summary:

The aspiration of gastric contents during sedation or anaesthesia is one of the “most feared” complications by anaesthetists. This article looks at the pathophysiology and treatment options for this problem.