Postoperative Gastric Aspirations Reduced by Glycopyrrolate during Upper Abdominal Surgery

Summary Glycopyrrolate is shown to reduce the incidence of large volumes (more than 40 ml) of postoperative gastric contents, but not the pH, after major abdominal operations and reduce the consequent risk of regurgitation. It should be preferred to atropine during these procedures.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 1986-06, Vol.79 (6), p.334-335
1. Verfasser:	Fry, E N S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen - surgery Adult Atropine - therapeutic use Clinical Trials as Topic Gastric Juice - analysis Glycopyrrolate - therapeutic use Humans Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Pneumonia, Aspiration - prevention & control Postoperative Complications - prevention & control Pyrrolidines - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Glycopyrrolate is shown to reduce the incidence of large volumes (more than 40 ml) of postoperative gastric contents, but not the pH, after major abdominal operations and reduce the consequent risk of regurgitation. It should be preferred to atropine during these procedures.
ISSN:	0141-0768 1758-1095
DOI:	10.1177/014107688607900608