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Wispelwey BP, Sheiner E. Cesarean delivery in obese women: a comprehensive review. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2012; 26:547-51. [DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2012.745506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Borràs R, Periñan R, Fernández C, Plaza A, Andreu E, Schmucker E, Añez C, Valero R. [Airway management algorithm in the obstetrics patient]. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2012; 59:436-443. [PMID: 22947195 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2012.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2012] [Accepted: 05/05/2012] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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- Departamento de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Institut Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona, España.
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YDEMANN M, ROVSING L, LINDEKAER AL, OLSEN KS. Intubation of the morbidly obese patient: GlideScope(®) vs. Fastrach™. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2012; 56:755-61. [PMID: 22524487 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2012.02693.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2012] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several potential problems can arise from airway management in morbidly obese patients, including difficult mask ventilation and difficult intubation. We hypothesised that endotracheal intubation of morbidly obese patients would be more rapid using the GlideScope(®) (GS) (Verathon Inc Corporate Headquarters, Bothell, WA, USA) than with the Fastrach™ (FT) (The Laryngeal Mask Company Ltd, Le Rocher, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles). METHODS One hundred patients who were scheduled for bariatric surgery were randomised to tracheal intubation using either a GS or an FT. The inclusion criteria were age 18-60 years and a body mass index of ≥ 35 kg/m(2) . The primary end point was intubation time, and if intubation was not achieved after two attempts, the other method was used for the third attempt. RESULTS The mean intubation time was 49 s using the GS and 61 s using the FT (P = 0.86). A total of 92% and 84% of the patients were intubated on the first attempt using the GS and the FT, respectively. One tracheal intubation failed on the second attempt when the GS was used, and five failed on the second attempt when the FT was used. There were no incidents of desaturation and no differences between the groups in terms of mucosal damage or intubation difficulty. We experienced one oesophageal intubation using GS and six oesophageal intubations in five patients using FT. There was no difference between the pain scores or incidence of post-operative hoarseness associated with the two intubation techniques. CONCLUSION No significant difference between the two methods was found. The GS and the FT may therefore be considered to be equally good when intubating morbidly obese patients.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen; Copenhagen; Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen; Copenhagen; Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen; Copenhagen; Denmark
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Padín Barreiro L, Jiménez Gómez B, Castellano Canda P, Diz Gómez JC. [Comments on the article "Postdural puncture headache in obstetrics"]. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2012; 59:225-226. [PMID: 22542880 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2012.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2012] [Accepted: 02/03/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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- L Padín Barreiro
- Servicio de Anestesia, Reanimación y Tratamiento del dolor, Hospital Xeral Cíes de Vigo, Vigo, Pontevedra, España
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Anesthésie locorégionale chez le patient obèse. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 31:228-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annfar.2011.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2011] [Accepted: 08/10/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Byard RW. The complex spectrum of forensic issues arising from obesity. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 2012; 8:402-13. [DOI: 10.1007/s12024-012-9322-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/08/2012] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Obesity is associated with serious morbidity during pregnancy, and obese women also are at a high risk of developing complications during labor, leading to an increased risk for instrumental and Cesarean deliveries. The engagement of the obstetrical anesthetist in the management of this group of high-risk patients should be performed antenatally so that an appropriate management strategy can be planned in advance to prevent an adverse outcome. Good communication between all care providers is essential. The obese patient in labor should be encouraged to have a functioning epidural catheter placed early in labor. Apart from providing analgesia and alleviating physiological derangements during labor, the presence of a functioning epidural catheter can also be used to induce anesthesia quickly in the event of an emergency cesarean section, thus avoiding a general anesthesia, which has exceedingly high risks in the obese parturient. Successful management of the obese patient necessitates a comprehensive strategy that encompasses a multidisciplinary and holistic approach from all care-providers.
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- Department of Perioperative Medicine and Anaesthesia, Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Obesity is increasing in the population as a whole, and especially in the obstetric population, among whom pregnancy-induced physiological changes impact on those already present due to obesity. In particular, changes in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems during pregnancy further alter the physiological effects and comorbidities of obesity. Obese pregnant women are at increased risk of diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, ischaemic heart disease, congenital malformations, operative delivery, postpartum infection and thromboembolism. Regional analgesia and anaesthesia is usually preferred but may be challenging. Obese pregnant women appear to have increased morbidity and mortality associated with caesarean delivery and general anaesthesia for caesarean delivery in particular, and more anaesthesia-related complications. This article summarises the physiological and pharmacological implications of obesity and pregnancy and describes the issues surrounding the management of these women for labour and delivery.
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Pharmacology and Anaesthesiology Unit, The School of Medicine and Pharmacology, The University of Western Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Women's and Infants’ Health and School of Medicine and Pharmacology, The University of Western Australia
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Loubert C, Fernando R. Cesarean delivery in the obese parturient: anesthetic considerations. WOMENS HEALTH 2011; 7:163-79. [PMID: 21410344 DOI: 10.2217/whe.10.77] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Obesity is a worldwide health problem and its prevalence is reaching epidemic proportions. As obesity does not spare women of childbearing age, obstetric anesthesiologists will increasingly be exposed to the challenges of anesthesia in this population. The purpose of this article is to give the reader a thorough understanding of the anesthetic implications of obesity relating to cesarean deliveries. Obesity is associated with hypertension, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea and other comorbidities. It increases the risk of cesarean delivery, postpartum wound infections and deep venous thromboembolism. Obese parturients are prone to anesthetic complications such as aspiration of gastric contents, difficult monitoring, positioning, airway management and challenging neuraxial techniques. A thorough precesarean delivery preparation should include an evaluation by an anesthesiologist for women with a BMI over 40 kg/m² and institution of an antacid prophylaxis protocol, thromboprophylaxis and antibiotic prophylaxis. Regional anesthesia should ideally be used in all obese parturients unless contraindicated. The goals of postpartum care include efficacious analgesia, physiotherapy and early mobilization. Monitoring and vigilance in an intensive care unit or step-down units should be considered for morbidly obese women.
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- Christian Loubert
- Anesthetic Department, University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London NW12BU, UK
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Obesity and pregnancy: clinical management of the obese gravida. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2011; 204:106-19. [PMID: 21284965 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2010.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2010] [Revised: 09/24/2010] [Accepted: 10/06/2010] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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In recent years, the prevalence of obesity in the United States has risen dramatically, especially among women of reproductive age. Research that has specifically evaluated pregnancy outcomes among obese parturients has allowed for a better understanding of the myriad adverse perinatal complications that are observed with significantly greater frequency in the obese pregnant population. The antepartum, intrapartum, intraoperative, postoperative, and postpartum periods are all times in which the obese pregnant woman is at greater risk for adverse maternal-fetal outcomes, compared with her ideal bodyweight counterpart. Comorbid medical conditions that commonly are associated with obesity further accentuate perinatal risks. All obese pregnant women should be counseled regarding these risks, and strategies should be used to improve perinatal outcome whenever possible. Obese women of reproductive age ideally should be counseled before conception and advised to achieve ideal bodyweight before pregnancy.
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Nani FS, Torres MLA. Correlation between the Body Mass Index (BMI) of Pregnant Women and the Development of Hypotension after Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section. Braz J Anesthesiol 2011; 61:21-30. [DOI: 10.1016/s0034-7094(11)70003-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2010] [Accepted: 08/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Butwick A, Carvalho B, Danial C, Riley E. Retrospective analysis of anesthetic interventions for obese patients undergoing elective cesarean delivery. J Clin Anesth 2010; 22:519-26. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2010.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2009] [Revised: 01/18/2010] [Accepted: 01/28/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Palanisamy A, Mitani AA, Tsen LC. General anesthesia for cesarean delivery at a tertiary care hospital from 2000 to 2005: a retrospective analysis and 10-year update. Int J Obstet Anesth 2010; 20:10-6. [PMID: 21036594 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2010.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2010] [Revised: 05/10/2010] [Accepted: 07/02/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Complications from general anesthesia for cesarean delivery are a leading cause of anesthesia-related mortality. As a consequence, the overall use of general anesthesia in this setting is becoming less common. The impact and implications of this trend are considered in relation to a similar study performed at our institution 10 years ago. METHODS The hospital database for all cesarean deliveries performed during six calendar years (January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2005) was reviewed. The medical records of all parturients who received general anesthesia were examined to collect personal details and data pertinent to the indications for cesarean delivery and general anesthesia, mode of airway management and associated anesthetic complications. RESULTS Cesarean deliveries accounted for 23.65% to 31.51% of an annual total ranging from 8543 to 10091 deliveries. The percentage of cases performed under general anesthesia ranged from 0.5% to 1%. A perceived lack of time for neuraxial anesthesia accounted for more than half of the general anesthesia cases each year, with maternal factors accounting for 11.1% to 42.9%. Failures of neuraxial techniques accounted for less than 4% of the general anesthesia cases. There was only one case of difficult intubation and no anesthesia-related mortality was recorded. CONCLUSION The use of general anesthesia for cesarean delivery is low and declining. These trends may reflect the early and increasing use of neuraxial techniques, particularly in parturients with co-existing morbidities. A significant reduction in exposure of trainees to obstetric general anesthesia has been observed.
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- A Palanisamy
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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A cohort study investigating patient expectations and satisfaction outcomes in men undergoing robotic assisted radical prostatectomy. Int Urol Nephrol 2010; 43:405-15. [PMID: 20700654 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-010-9817-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2010] [Accepted: 07/09/2010] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is gaining widespread acceptance for the management of localized prostate cancer. However, data regarding patient expectations and satisfaction outcomes after RARP are scarce. METHODS We developed a structured program for preoperative education and evidence-based counseling using a multi-disciplinary team approach and measured its impact on patient satisfaction in a cohort of 377 consecutive patients who underwent RARP at our institution. Responses regarding overall, sexual, and continence satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS Fifty percent of our patient cohort replied to the questionnaire assessments. Ninety-three percent of responding patients expressed overall satisfaction after RARP with only 0.5% expressing regret at having had the operation. Biochemical recurrence and lack of continence correlated significantly with low levels of satisfaction, though sexual function was not significantly different among those satisfied and those not. Most patients (97%) valued oncologic outcome as their top priority, with regaining of urinary control being the commonest second priority (60%). CONCLUSIONS RARP appears to be associated with a high degree of patient satisfaction in a cohort of patients subjected to a structured preoperative education and counseling program. Oncologic outcomes are most important to these patients and have the largest influence on satisfaction scores.
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The preoperative assessment of obstetric patients. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2010; 24:261-76. [PMID: 20047859 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2009.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2009] [Accepted: 12/01/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The importance of early identification and management of the high-risk obstetric patient is emphasised in the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health (CEMACH) report. High-risk patients who need anaesthetic input include those with airway problems, cardiorespiratory disease and rare genetic conditions, such as malignant hyperthermia and suxamethonium apnoea. Anaesthetic options for labour analgesia as well as anaesthesia for operative delivery will need to be discussed in detail with the patient if a delivery management plan is to be constructed. Input from other medical teams, such as cardiologists or haematologists, are often needed. Ultimately, these measures should reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
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Breivik H, Bang U, Jalonen J, Vigfússon G, Alahuhta S, Lagerkranser M. Nordic guidelines for neuraxial blocks in disturbed haemostasis from the Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2010; 54:16-41. [PMID: 19839941 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2009.02089.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Central neuraxial blocks (CNBs) for surgery and analgesia are an important part of anaesthesia practice in the Nordic countries. More active thromboprophylaxis with potent antihaemostatic drugs has increased the risk of bleeding into the spinal canal. National guidelines for minimizing this risk in patients who benefit from such blocks vary in their recommendations for safe practice. METHODS The Scandinavian Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (SSAI) appointed a task force of experts to establish a Nordic consensus on recommendations for best clinical practice in providing effective and safe CNBs in patients with an increased risk of bleeding. We performed a literature search and expert evaluation of evidence for (1) the possible benefits of CNBs on the outcome of anaesthesia and surgery, for (2) risks of spinal bleeding from hereditary and acquired bleeding disorders and antihaemostatic drugs used in surgical patients for thromboprophylaxis, for (3) risk evaluation in published case reports, and for (4) recommendations in published national guidelines. Proposals from the taskforce were available for feedback on the SSAI web-page during the summer of 2008. RESULTS Neuraxial blocks can improve comfort and reduce morbidity (strong evidence) and mortality (moderate evidence) after surgical procedures. Haemostatic disorders, antihaemostatic drugs, anatomical abnormalities of the spine and spinal blood vessels, elderly patients, and renal and hepatic impairment are risk factors for spinal bleeding (strong evidence). Published national guidelines are mainly based on experts' opinions (weak evidence). The task force reached a consensus on Nordic guidelines, mainly based on our experts' opinions, but we acknowledge different practices in heparinization during vascular surgery and peri-operative administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during neuraxial blocks. CONCLUSIONS Experts from the five Nordic countries offer consensus recommendations for safe clinical practice of neuraxial blocks and how to minimize the risks of serious complications from spinal bleeding. A brief version of the recommendations is available on http://www.ssai.info.
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- Section for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Oslo, Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway.
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Senekal MG. The changing profile of patients presenting for Caesarean section in South Africa. SOUTHERN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2010.10872641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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McCrae AF. Morbidly obese patients should not be anaesthetised by trainees without supervision. Int J Obstet Anesth 2009; 18:373-6. [PMID: 19734040 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2009.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2009] [Accepted: 04/17/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- A F McCrae
- Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, UK.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW We describe the different possible anaesthetic techniques for an emergency caesarean section. To choose the right method of anaesthesia may have major implications for mother, child and all involved personnel. The major controversy is whether one have other or better alternatives or both than general anaesthesia, with a rapid sequence induction technique, when the foetus is compromised. RECENT FINDINGS Recently published studies indicate that a top-up of a well functioning labour epidural is as fast as general anaesthesia, and that the top-up can be performed during preparation and transport. Spinal anaesthesia, when performed by skilled anaesthetists, is as fast or almost as fast as general anaesthesia with a very low failure rate. Combined spinal/epidural may have advantages, especially in high-risk cardiac patients, but is too time-consuming. General anaesthesia still seems to be the method of choice for most anaesthetists in extremely urgent settings. The major disadvantage with general anaesthesia is the risk of failure and the dramatic consequences of a 'cannot intubate, cannot ventilate' situation. Awareness is another concern, and the incidence varies from 0.26 to 1% in recent literature. SUMMARY Regional anaesthesia techniques such as a single-shot spinal or a top-up of a well functioning labour epidural analgesia are good alternatives to general anaesthesia in an emergency caesarean setting.
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- Vegard Dahl
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Asker and Baerum Hospital, Box 83, Rud N-1307, Norway.
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2009; 22:447-56. [PMID: 19417565 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0b013e32832cbfed] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This bibliography is compiled by clinicians from the journals listed at the end of this publication. It is based on literature entered into our database between 1 February 2008 and 31 January 2009 (articles are generally added to the database about two and a half months after publication). In addition, the bibliography contains every paper annotated by reviewers; these references were obtained from a variety of bibliographic databases and published between the beginning of the review period and the time of going to press. The bibliography has been grouped into topics that relate to the reviews in this issue.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Obesity is a growing healthcare problem worldwide, which also affects the pregnant population. Obesity occurs with increasing frequency during pregnancy. Obesity increases the maternal, fetal and neonatal risks. Also, the anesthesiologist is confronted with significantly more problems when the parturient is overweight or obese. The present review focuses on the anesthetic implications of obesity in pregnancy. RECENT FINDINGS In recent years, many authors have stressed the consequences of obesity in pregnancy. More pregnancy-associated complications such as preeclampsia occur, and more medical interventions are also required such as operative delivery, when patients are obese compared with the nonobese population. Recent anesthetic evidence also shows that obese parturients are at increased risk of anesthesia-related complications such as failed intubation and aspiration. SUMMARY Anesthesia-related complications are more frequent in obese parturients. Most authors and opinion leaders agree that regional anesthesia is the preferred technique for Cesarean section in obese patients, and that efforts to place early labor epidural analgesia should be optimized in order to be able to avoid general anesthesia when unplanned Cesarean section is required.
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Lewandowski K, Turinsky S. [Mechanical ventilation of morbidly obese patients in anaesthesia and intensive care]. Anaesthesist 2009; 57:1015-32; quiz 1033-4. [PMID: 18941825 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-008-1442-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sculptures from the Stone Age hint at the possibility that morbidly obese humans have always existed. Today, obesity represents a global epidemic with far-reaching consequences affecting health systems worldwide. Increasingly often, anaesthetists and intensivists are challenged with the treatment of extremely obese patients perioperatively. In addition to insufficient logistics and inappropriate technical equipment, the large number of obesity-related diseases, combined with the distinct pathophysiological changes of the respiratory system, put the morbidly obese patient at a significantly increased risk of perioperative complications. If, however, elaborate logistics and adequate airway management--followed by lung protective mechanical ventilation--are combined with appropriately conducted anaesthesia and intensive care, the morbidly obese patients' intensive care survival rates and hospital survival rates can be similar to those of patients of normal weight.
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- K Lewandowski
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Essen, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Universität Duisburg-Essen, Klara-Kopp-Weg 1, 45239 Essen, Deutschland.
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Sollazzi L, Modesti C, Vitale F, Sacco T, Ciocchetti P, Idra AS, Tacchino RM, Perilli V. Preinductive use of clonidine and ketamine improves recovery and reduces postoperative pain after bariatric surgery. Surg Obes Relat Dis 2009; 5:67-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2008] [Revised: 05/22/2008] [Accepted: 05/27/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Over the last 40 years, there have been significant increases in the rates of overweight and obesity in childbearing women. There has been a parallel increase in the rates of pregnancy complications including hypertension, diabetes, fetal macrosomia, and complications of delivery. Caregivers can focus on appropriate interventions during pregnancy and childbirth to improve outcomes and prevent harm.
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