Revisiting NPO Status for Office-Based Anesthesia: Updates for OMSs

Includes a Live Web Event on 03/13/2025 at 6:00 PM (CDT)

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Revisiting NPO Status for Office-Based Anesthesia: Updates for OMSs

Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach to NPO recommendations prior to an office-based anesthetic. Recent advances in the literature indicate that prolonged fasting windows can have harmful effects on both adults and children. Additionally, the rise in use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for diabetes, weight loss or any number of forthcoming FDA-approved uses can result in delayed gastric emptying and increased residual gastric contents regardless of the length of the NPO window. This 60-minute webinar will cover NPO recommendations, medication management and anesthesia treatment planning with the intent to safely decrease the risk of regurgitation and aspiration during office-based anesthetic procedures.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

Discuss systems and medical history with the intent of identifying patients with a high-risk stomach.
Describe the pharmacology of GLP-1 receptor agonists and their influence on gastrointestinal physiology.
Create a perioperative plan of care for patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Determine appropriate NPO recommendations for patients based on updated ASA guidelines.
Recognize and manage perioperative regurgitation and aspiration.

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Kelly S. Kennedy, DDS, MS, FACS

Dr. Kelly S. Kennedy is a Professor of Clinical Dentistry and Program Director for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. With expertise in office-based anesthesia and emergency simulation, Dr. Kennedy has developed innovative training programs to prepare OMSs for high-stakes scenarios. Her work integrates advanced simulation techniques to enhance safety and decision-making in office-based surgical settings. In addition to her clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Kennedy has received numerous accolades, including the Dr. Morgan L. Allison Endowed Professorship and the Larry J. Peterson Young Educators Award. As a researcher, she has contributed to studies on pain management, digital implantology and bone regeneration, and she has authored publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.

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The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.