Antral Content Assessment to Determine nil per os Status in a Flipped Classroom Model: Introducing Point of Care Ultrasound Curriculum in a Gastroenterology Fellowship Program

Abstract

The structure and content of gastroenterology point-of-care ultrasound curricula in the United States training programs is essentially absent and thus understudied. Available data suggests that antral content assessment can help assess nil per os (NPO) status. Given the importance of ensuring an empty stomach on anesthetized patients, we developed a novel, hands-on quality improvement project to introduce gastroenterology point-of-care ultrasound education into gastroenterology fellowship training.