Question

A 72-year-old with diabetes and HF on empagliflozin is scheduled for elective colectomy in 4 days. He is euvolemic. What is the best perioperative action regarding his SGLT2 inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Stop 3-4 days before surgery

Answer

Continue through surgery

Answer

Stop on the morning of surgery only

Answer

Stop 24 hours before surgery

Answer

Switch to metformin until surgery

Practice question

A 72-year-old with diabetes and HF on empagliflozin is scheduled for elective colectomy in 4 days. He is euvolemic. What is the best perioperative action regarding his SGLT2 inhibitor?