Chapter 13

An Update on Morbid Obesity Airway Management

Orreaga Zugasti Echarte, María Polo Gil, Susana Hernandez García, Ainhoa Amat Remírez and Maider Valencia Alzueta

Abstract

Obesity, associated with a greater chance of difficult/failed intubation, as well as bag-mask ventilation is also known to be troublesome. Obese patients present a different set of challenges and require specific peri-operative care and a robust airway strategy must be planned and discussed, as desaturation occurs quickly and airway management can be difficult.

Total Pages: 175-188 (14)

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