As a person ages digestive secretions decrease,mucus becomes thicker (causing dysphagia),and saliva becomes more alkaline.Decreased peristalsis and gastric motility,resulting in muscle tone loss,will cause delayed stomach emptying.What perioperative concern may be influenced by this age-related digestive condition?

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These factors are of particular importance for assessing the patient's response to preoperative,anesthetic,and postoperative medications:relaxation of esophageal muscle tone,increasing the prevalence of esophageal reflux,decreased saliva production and gastric secretions,and bowel dysfunction from decreased peristalsis.

As a Person Ages Digestive Secretions Decrease,mucus Becomes Thicker (Causing