Obese patients are at higher risk of perioperative complications, mainly associated with
those related to the respiratory function. An appropriate preoperative evaluation …

The obese patient presents many challenges to anaesthesiologist. A good understanding of
the pathophysiologic effects of obesity and its anaesthetic implications is important. The …

There has been an observed increase in theprevalence of obesity over the past few
decades. The prevalence of anesthesiology related complications is also observed more …

Obesity seems to be the modern concern to society. An increasing number of obese patients
present annually to surgical wards to undergo surgical procedures. As morbid obesity affects …

The prevalence of obesity is increasing. Obese and morbidly obese patients figure
frequently in peri-operative morbidity and mortality reports. Obese and morbidly obese …

Obesity has long been linked to adverse health effects over time. As the prevalence of
obesity continues to rise, it is important to anticipate and minimize the complications that …

The prevalence of obesity is rapidly increasing throughout the world. Correspondingly,
anesthetic procedures in obese patients are also increasing due to both treatment of obesity …

Obesity is a global epidemic increasingly affecting management of anesthesia as well as
intensive care medicine. Possible improvements in therapy require consideration of the …

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 …

Obesity is an increasing problem for anaesthetists, with the number of obese patients
attending for both elective and emergency surgery expected to rise over the next four …