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Perioperative management of patients taking sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors: Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI) multidisciplinary consensus statement.

British journal of anaesthesia·June 1, 2026·PMID 42067493

Why it matters

SGLT2i use is expanding, and perioperative EDKA is a rare but serious complication. Current recommendations vary, creating confusion. This consensus provides practical, evidence-informed guidance for anesthesiologists and internists to standardize care and improve patient safety.

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