Australasian anaesthesia 2025: invited papers and selected continuing education lectures

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Book Title:	Australasian anaesthesia 2025: invited papers and selected continuing education lectures
Chapter No./Title:	GLP-1 receptor agonists – an evolving paradigm in perioperative medication management
Chapter Authors/Editors:	Lim E Doane M [editor] Szental J Hamblin S Dennis AT [editor]
Issue Date:	11-Nov-2025
Publisher:	Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Description:	Glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) are a new class of medication that has recently emerged. GLP-1 RA are being prescribed to an increasing number of patients for the treatment of diabetes and/or obesity. This article explores the history of GLP-1 RA development, current perioperative management guidelines, controversies and future directions. Additionally, it discusses how the medical community recognises and adapts to the evolving landscape of perioperative medication management, and the current status of GLP-1 RA in this journey.
URI:	https://hdl.handle.net/11055/1383
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