The perioperative use and relevance of protective ventilation in surgical patients is being increasingly recognized. Obesity poses particular challenges to adequate mechanical ventilation in addition to surgical constraints, primarily by restricted lung mechanics due to excessive adiposity, frequent respiratory comorbidities (i.e. sleep apnea, asthma), and concerns of postoperative respiratory depression and other pulmonary complications. The […]

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Sharmeen Lotia, MBBS, MRCP, FRCA; Mark C. Bellamy, MBBS, MA, FRCA Cont Edu Anaesth Crit Care & Pain.  2008;8(5):151-156.  ©2008 Oxford University Press – Posted 10/07/2008 The prevalence of morbid obesity is increasing in the UK. Recent UK government statistics suggest that 20% of adults are obese and 1% morbidly obese. Anaesthesia and surgery may […]

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