Gastrointestinal/Hepatic Physiology
摘要
Gastrointestinal (GI) physiologyHepatic physiology is a branch of human physiology addressing the physical function of the gastrointestinal system. The major processes occurring in the GI system are that of motilityMotility, secretionSecretion, regulation, digestion, and circulation. In anesthesiologyAnesthesiology, gastric emptyingGastric emptying and the time from lastOral oral intake (NPO status) become important. During the induction of anesthesia, the patient with a full stomach is at increased risk for gastric regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration, which can be lethal.