Anest. intenziv. Med. 1999;10(1):17-21

Anaesthetic management of patients with morbid obesityArticles

R. Záhorec, D. Cintula, D. Setvák
ARO, Onkologický ústav sv. Alžbety, Bratislava

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.

Keywords: anaesthesia; morbid obesity

Published: February 1, 1999  Show citation

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Záhorec R, Cintula D, Setvák D. Anaesthetic management of patients with morbid obesity. Anest. intenziv. Med. 1999;10(1):17-21.
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