Perioperative and Anesthesia Considerations in Obese Patients

This article describes the perioperative and anesthesia nursing implications of some of the comorbidities associated with obesity. Specifically, we explain the cardiovascular and pulmonary changes associated with excess adipose tissue. Current evidence based practices that may help mitigate undesira...

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Published inBariatric nursing and surgical patient care Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 123 - 130
Main Authors McAuliffe, Maura S, Edge, Melydia J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Rochelle Mary Ann Liebert, Inc 01.06.2007
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Summary:This article describes the perioperative and anesthesia nursing implications of some of the comorbidities associated with obesity. Specifically, we explain the cardiovascular and pulmonary changes associated with excess adipose tissue. Current evidence based practices that may help mitigate undesirable effects are identified. Finally, we address the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles to consider in selection and dosing of common perioperative medications.
ISSN:1557-1459
2168-023X
1557-1467
2168-0248
DOI:10.1089/bar.2006.9977