Objectives:
Perianesthesia aspiration is a threatening side effect, whose severity depends on pH and volume of aspirated gastric juice. Because of the loss of consciousness while anesthesia, the protective reflexes disappear and expose the person in the risk of aspiration. Pharmacological attempts have been made to eliminate the risk of pulmonary aspiration. The aim of this study was to compare oral pantoprazole and famotidine on gastric volume and pH in elective surgeries.