Gastric Ultrasound Post Gastrointestinal Surgery Shows Promise

Gastric point-of-care ultrasound (G-POCUS) can improve postoperative assessments for gastrointestinal surgery patients.

• 92% of G-POCUS assessments were conclusive, mostly prompted by signs of gastrointestinal distress.
• Nurses reported high acceptability and confidence when using G-POCUS.

Patients experienced no change in pain or comfort during the procedure, indicating it’s well tolerated.

• 46% of patients had fluid content detected, with a median volume of 248 ml.

Integrating G-POCUS could enhance recovery monitoring and patient outcomes in surgical practice.