Year: 2024
Type: article
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.
Source: PubMed Central
Authors: Sarah Von Thaer, Janette McVey, James Shelton, Quinn Johnson
Institution: University of Missouri
Language: English
Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4396658456