WORKSHOP: In Doubt? Scan It Out! Hands-On Gastric Ultrasound for Aspiration Risk Assessment

June 5, 2026, 1:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Learning Objective:

After attending this workshop, the participants will be able to:
  1. Identify the relevant sonoanatomy of the gastric antrum and surrounding structures.
  2. Perform a systematic gastric ultrasound examination and differentiate between empty, clear fluid, and solid content patterns.
  3. Integrate gastric ultrasound findings into perioperative decision-making to optimize aspiration risk assessment and anesthetic planning.
1.Workshop Evaluation
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The objectives of the workshop were clearly stated 
The stated objectives were met 
I acquired new skills and/ or knowledge
I gained new perspective on my current practice
The form provided for obtaining feedback worked well
The equipment/learning tools used in this workshop worked well to achieve the learning objectives
This workshop should be repeated at future meetings
2.This workshop encouraged me to consider changes to my practice
3.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
4.Facilitator: Dr. Laura Giron-Arango
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Was supportive in meeting the workshop objectives
Contributed to a positive workshop experience
5.Instructor: Dr. Andrés Merchán Padilla
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Communicated instructions clearly and effectively
Was knowledgeable about this topic
Provided me with specific and helpful feedback
Provided sufficient time for discussion
6.Instructor: Dr. Anahi Perlas
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Communicated instructions clearly and effectively
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7.Instructor: Dr. Cristian Arzola
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Communicated instructions clearly and effectively
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8.Instructor: Dr. Javier Cubillos
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Communicated instructions clearly and effectively
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9.The workshop and instructor(s) were balanced and free from commercial bias
10.Topic suggestions for future workshops
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