Gastric Ultrasound Prior to Extubation

Serial Ultrasound Assessment of Gastric Volume in Mechanically Ventilated Patients Fasted Prior to Extubation: a Prospective Observational Study

Serial gastric ultrasound assessments to assess the effect of fasting for 4 hours on gastric volume in mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU fasted for extubation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• over 18 years of age,
• mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU,
• intubated with endotracheal
• enteral feeding for over 6 hours before fasting

Exclusion Criteria:

• BMI > 40, pregnant, fine bore nasogastric tube, mechanical obstruction to gastric emptying, history of upper GI surgeries