PMC8016049_01
Gastric point-of-care ultrasound image showing solid/thick fluid in the gastric antrum suggestive of recent food ingestion. The cross-sectional area of the gastric antrum was calculated to be 5.9 cm2. Based on the grading system for gastric antrum assessment, she was classified as a high risk for potential aspiration
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In the right lateral decubitus position (RLD), the cross-sectional area of the gastric antrum was traced and found to measure 5.9 cm2 [Figure 1].
Repeat gastric point-of-care ultrasound performed 2 hours later showing a small gastric antrum with minimal echogenic fluid, demonstrating a bullfs eye sign (arrow)
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A repeat ultrasound was performed noting an empty stomach and a Grade 0 score [Figure 2].