ReviewSaudi journal of anaesthesia
Physiologic and pharmacologic considerations in morbid obesity and bariatric anesthesia.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 6 citations in OpenAlex.
- Prevalence of Pulmonary Embolism After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Obesity surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of anesthetic nasal masks on hypoxemia in overweight/obese patients undergoing gastroscopy: a randomized controlled trial.European journal of medical research · 2025Trial
- Immunometabolic Effects of Ginger (Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Postoperative pain trajectory and opioid requirements after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a single-centre historical cohort study.Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2024Article
- Feasibility of calculating rocuronium dosage by skeletal muscle weight in patients with obesity.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
Obesity is a growing worldwide health hazard that is characterized by excess malnutrition. Excess food intake leads to dysregulated energy homeostasis and increased adiposity, activating pro-inflammatory physiologic pathways that can contribute to the chronic inflammatory state associated with many chronic illnesses. Obesity is a preventable illness, but its multifaceted etiology, including genetic, behavioral, and environmental variables, is critical to understanding its epidemiology and pathophysiology. Obesity is a critical predisposing factor for illnesses including type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, with higher morbidity and death. Obesity rates are rising, and so will the need for perioperative anesthesia for subjects with obesity. Obesity epidemiology, biochemistry, and pathophysiology are significant concepts in perioperative anesthesia management for subjects with obesity. To provide optimal intraoperative care for subjects with obesity, preoperative cardiovascular assessment for coronary artery disease and drug monitoring is required. Individuals suffering from obesity have significantly higher oxygen consumption rates and a higher risk of desaturation and surgical complications. Individuals suffering from obesity require specialized perioperative treatment related to higher prevalence of perioperative complications.
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