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Podcast: Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Episode: How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Anesthesia Practice
Description: 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 pop...