Why eating before surgery can be a life or death issue

Patients are instructed not to eat or drink anything before surgery, and anesthesiologists are particularly stringent about compliance. In this video, I explain why eating or drinking before surgery is such a big deal. 📫 Read my anesthesiology trainee newsletter: https://soapnotes.substack.com/ 📚 $25 off TrueLearn, my fav study resource: https://truelearn.referralrock.com/l/DRFEINSTEIN/ 🎥 All the recording equipment I use: https://a.co/6eNRNwD 🩺 Essential equipment I carry in the hospital: https://a.co/8Zdv42l 0:00 Start 0:39 Pulmonary aspiration 3:32 Gastric contents 5:13 Anesthesia 6:15 Emergency surgery 8:47 Fasting guidelines Music: Subtle Swagger by Ron Gelinas: https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. #Anesthesiology #Residency #MedicalSchool