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Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AspirationFull StomachRSIAnemiaBlood Loss (Excessive)HypovolemiaHypotensionTachycardiaShockSepsisAvoid AcidosisDehydrationOptimize HydrationRenal DysfunctionAvoid NSAIDsMetabolic Acidosis

Pathophysiology

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a break in the mucosa of the stomach or proximal duodenum that extends past the muscularis mucosae. Lesions under 5 mm are erosions; over 5 mm they are ulcers. Two...

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