GLP-1 MANAGEMENT
Call (07) 55 746 133 for our clinic hours.
Our doctors offer a wide variety of comprehensive gastroenterological services. Outpatient consulting is available in our private rooms at the Gold Coast Private Hospital. Our doctors conduct consultations from Suite 8, Gold Coast Private. Inpatient consultation is offered at the Gold Coast Private and Pindara Private Hospitals.
Please follow the links on the patient information page to discover more about the services offered.
PRE PROCEDURE GLP-1 MANAGEMENT
Are you on a GLP-1 receptor agonist for management of weight loss or Diabetes?
Semaglutide – Ozempic, Wegovy
Tirzepatide – Mounjaro
Liraglutide – Victoza, Saxenda
Dulaglutide – Trulicity
These medications have been associated with cases of retained
stomach contents and pulmonary
aspiration (fluid/food entering the lungs) during sedation for
endoscopic procedures or general
anaesthesia.
Current pre-anaesthetic recommendations from the Australian
Anaesthetic (ANZCA) and
Gastroenterology (GESA) Societies are attached – please follow
these carefully.
If you are unclear with these instructions, please contact our
office on (07) 55 746 133 or discuss with your
GP or Diabetes Specialist.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Or visit our clinic at Gold Coast Private Hospital, Suite 8, Ground Floor, 14 Hill Street, Southport QLD 4215