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Morbid Obesity

A 28-year-old woman weighing 300 pounds (136 kg) and standing 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) presents for bariatric surgery.

MORBID OBESITY

A 28-year-old woman weighing 300 pounds (136 kg) and standing 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) presents for bariatric surgery. She has a history of diabetes mellitus, hyperten-sion, and obstructive sleep apnea.

 

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Clinical Cases in Anesthesia : Morbid Obesity
Morbid Obesity
How is morbid obesity (MO) defined?
Name the diseases associated with MO
Describe the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea
How is obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed?
Outline the effect of MO on functional residual capacity
Is MO an indication for awake intubation?
What special equipment does the anesthesiologist require to anesthetize patients for bariatric surgery?
Describe an anesthetic plan for bariatric surgery


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