title: Anaesthetic management of the morbidly obese.
abstract: The problems associated with obesity are brought into sharp focus at the time of a surgical operation. The anaesthetist has a major role to play in preventing serious complications and must be aware of the many potential hazards. Extra vigilance is required to guide these patients safely through the perioperative period.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000758:Anesthesia; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D005260:Female; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000503:physiopathology