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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AspirationFull StomachRSI

Pathophysiology

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is retrograde flow of gastric contents into the esophagus from an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter. For the anesthetist its importance is singular and practical:...

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