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Anaesthetic management of patients with morbid obesity


Authors: R. Záhorec;  D. Cintula;  D. Setvk 8
Authors‘ workplace: ARO, Onkologický ústav sv. Alžbety, Bratislava
Published in: Anest. intenziv. Med., , 1999, č. 1, s. 17-21
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Overview

Anaesthesia of morbid obese patient is associated with greater perioperative morbidity than normal patient. In our study we concern on thepathophysiology and anaesthetic management of patient with morbid obesity. Careful preoperative evaluation of clinical status, adequate monitoringand good choice of anaesthesia can prevent the perioperative complications. In the postoperative period are important: the prophylaxis of deep veinthrombosis, cardiotonic and diuretic therapy as well as short-term postoperative mechanical ventilation in MO patients with low cardiorespiratoryreserve.

Key words:
anaesthesia – morbid obesity

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Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Inten Intensive Care Medicine
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