S3 Ep. 14: Here for you, part 2 (Anaesthesia and obesity)

In today's episode, we continue our discussion regarding anaesthesia for the obese patient, based on the latest evidence from the BJA. Today's episode covers the conduct of anaesthesia for obese patients, as well as how to assess the obese patient's suitability for day surgery.

Resources for today's episode include:

BJA Education - Anaesthesia for the obese patient

Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute STOP-BANG questionnaire

Australian Diabetes Society 2012 Perioperative Diabetes Management Guidelines

Perioperative Management of the Surgical Patient with Diabetes 2015 (AAGBI)

Joint British Diabetes Societies  - Management of adults with diabetes undergoing surgery and elective procedures March 2016

Pharmacokinetics of anaesthetic drugs at extremes of body weight

Youtube video: How to identify the cricothyroid membrane with ultrasound (3 min 50 sec) 

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