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What is the primary reason for requiring prophylaxis against acid aspiration?
What is the primary reason for requiring prophylaxis against acid aspiration?
- To prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting
- To avoid damage to the stomach lining
- To prevent regurgitation and aspiration of gastric contents (correct)
- To reduce the risk of infection
Who else, apart from those with gastrooesophageal reflux disease, requires prophylaxis against acid aspiration?
Who else, apart from those with gastrooesophageal reflux disease, requires prophylaxis against acid aspiration?
- Patients with diabetes
- Patients with respiratory infections
- Patients with delayed gastric emptying (correct)
- Patients with hypertension
What is the purpose of pre-medication in the context of acid aspiration prophylaxis?
What is the purpose of pre-medication in the context of acid aspiration prophylaxis?
- To improve post-operative pain management
- To reduce stomach acidity before surgery (correct)
- To alleviate anxiety before surgery
- To prevent allergic reactions to anesthesia
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