Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus and, more recently, chronic weight management
In the ED: Fasting history is unreliable Treat as higher aspiration risk especially if symptomatic Anticipate vomiting and difficult visualization Practical considerations: Optimize positioning (ramped, head elevated, or slight reverse Trendelenburg) Use RSI when appropriate Minimize bag-mask ventilation Ensure suction is immediately available and functioning
At least one unnatural amino acid is selected from D-aspartic acid, D-asparagine, D-cysteine, D-glutamic acid, D-histidine, D-lysine, D-methionine, D-glutamine, D-arginine, D-serine, D-threonine, D- tryptophan, D-tyrosine, and D-ornithine, and any amino acid derivatives thereof
Sabatino A, Cuppari L, Stenvinkel P, Lindholm B, Avesani CM
There is ongoing debate on the more effective method, with some preferring local injections for direct injury treatment, although systemic administration is also believed to be effective 3 4