Perioperative Risks of Cannabis Use: Aspiration During Elective Surgery
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
10-12-2025
Abstract
A 36-year-old female scheduled for elective hysterectomy aspirated during induction, leading to procedure cancellation. She had followed standard NPO guidelines, but later disclosed cannabis use the night before to manage anxiety. This case highlights how cannabis, though increasingly common, may impair gastric emptying and airway reflexes, posing unrecognized perioperative risks. It underscores the importance of thorough preoperative screening, patient education, and updated anesthetic considerations in the context of cannabis use—even when patients appear compliant with fasting protocols.
Recommended Citation
Li G, Fardous RA, Soto RG. Perioperative risks of cannabis use: aspiration during elective surgery. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2025 Oct 12; San Antonio, TX. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21028/presentation/9940
Comments
American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, October 10-14, 2025, San Antonio, TX