Gastric Emptying of Maltodextrin Solution in Elderly and in Adults

Gastric Emptying of Maltodextrin Solution in Elderly and in Adults: Clinical Trial

Gastric volume will be measured before, 5, 30, 60, 90 and 120 min after drinking 450ml of maltodextrin in young adults and elderly.

Gastric volume will be estimated before, 5, 30, 60, 90 and 120 min after drinking 450ml of maltodextrin in young adults and elderly using antral ultrasound.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA physical status I or II;
• No known risk factor for slow or fast gastric emptying.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Vomiting the study solution before completion.
• Wrong timing of assessment.
• Protocol violation.