[#item_full_content] As the use of GLP-1 medications and cannabis becomes more common, anesthesiologists are facing new questions about how best to assess whether a patient’s stomach is empty before surgery. Two studies from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), presented at the 2026 European Society of Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Therapy (ESRA) Congress, suggest cu… 
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HSS Studies Highlight Challenges in Stomach Assessment Before Surgery as GLP-1 and Cannabis Use Increase
ByPot Shop News
September 17, 2026