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What are the risk factors for regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration under general anesthesia?

General anesthesia is associated with the loss of protective upper airway reflexes.

What are the risk factors for regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration under general anesthesia?

 

General anesthesia is associated with the loss of protective upper airway reflexes. Therefore, a patient who regurgitates under a general anesthetic is at risk for aspirating the regurgitant. Any condition associated with an increase in intragastric volume and intragastric pressure may result in regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration (Table 34.1)

 


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