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[Obesity and bariatric surgery: anesthesia implications].

L A Fernández Meré1, M Alvarez Blanco

  • 1Servicio de Anestesiología, Reanimación y Terapéutica del Dolor I, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias (HUCA), Centro Residencia Covadonga, Oviedo, Principado de Asturias. lafmere@teleline.es

Nutricion Hospitalaria
|February 27, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Obesity is a growing public health concern linked to numerous diseases. This review details the physiological changes in obesity and their anesthetic implications for bariatric surgery, aiming for better patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Public Health
  • Metabolic Disorders

Context:

  • Rising global obesity rates present significant public health and economic challenges.
  • Obesity is associated with multiple comorbidities, increasing mortality and morbidity.
  • Bariatric surgery is an increasingly common treatment option for severe obesity.

Purpose:

  • To review the physiopathological changes associated with obesity.
  • To outline the anesthetic implications specific to obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
  • To enhance the understanding of anesthetic management for the multidisciplinary surgical team.

Summary:

  • Obese patients face increased risks during anesthesia due to physiological alterations.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for optimizing peri-operative care.

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  • This review focuses on anesthetic considerations in the context of bariatric procedures.

    • Impact:

    • Improved peri-operative management for obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
    • Reduced anesthetic-related complications and enhanced surgical outcomes.
    • Increased awareness among healthcare professionals regarding obesity's impact on anesthesia.