Obesity and Anesthesia: Challenges in the Perioperative Period.

Journal: Missouri Medicine
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Abstract

The obesity epidemic has significant implications for all aspects of healthcare. The physiological changes of obesity affect every area of perioperative medicine. In this article, we discuss several anesthetic concerns regarding obesity. We will specifically discuss preoperative evaluation, perioperative challenges, and postoperative pain control and monitoring.

Relevant Conditions

Obesity, Acute Pain