Perioperative Anesthetic Care of the Obese Patient

The only available text to provide in-depth coverage of the links between obesity and anesthesia in surgery, this handbook illustrates the challenges and complications the anesthesiologist faces when supervising and administering drug delivery during surgery. It provides advice on how to avoid risks and ensure speedy patient recovery post-operation.

This handbook addresses treatment and management of the obese patient in the three chronological stages of surgery:

• Preoperative – systemic patient evaluation and surgery preparation, and related areas of concern (cardiac, pulmonary, endocrine, etc.)
• Intraoperative – procedural techniques, drug/fluid administration, patient monitoring, and airway management
• Postoperative – steps following surgery that optimize patient results

This guide also explores special situations during surgery, including needs of pregnant and pediatric patients, and patients with needs outside of the hospital setting.