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Volume 3 Issue 3 (July - September, 2015)
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PERI OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF OBESE PATIENTS | |
Varsha Dubal | |
Morbid obesity in both adults and children is becoming more prevalent in the developed and developing countries. An understanding of the relevant patho-physiology and drug pharmacokinetics aids the anesthetist in providing safe anesthesia. The patient must be monitored in appropriate facility after operation. Level 2 or 3 care should be available, if required. Regional anesthesia is an attractive option but presents technical challenges in obese patients.. Corresponding author: Dr. Varsha Dubal, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesia. Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhuj, Gujarat, India. This article may be cited as: Dubal V. Peri Operative Management of Obese Patients. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(3):69-73. |
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