Ambulatory surgery is becoming increasingly popular, with the majority of surgeries now being performed on an outpatient basis. In 2018, there were over 19 million outpatient surgeries performed, and the volume of ambulatory surgery continues to grow each year (asamonitor.pub/3wsL8kF). The cost effectiveness, convenience, and efficiency of same-day surgeries has contributed to its popularity for both physicians and patients. As the prevalence of obesity continues to increase worldwide, so does the frequency of obese patients presenting for ambulatory surgery. According to the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 74.6% of the U.S. population is overweight or obese and an additional 9% is severely obese (asamonitor.pub/3r3Q8Zh). Even though obesity has been associated with a higher burden of medical comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it has not been found to be an independent risk factor for perioperative complications (Mayo...
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June 2022
Anesthetic Considerations for Ambulatory Surgery in the Obese Patient
Alexander Bautista, MD, MBA, FASA;
Alexander Bautista, MD, MBA, FASA
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ASA Monitor June 2022, Vol. 86, 20–21.
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Alexander Bautista, Scarlett V. Marshall, Christine Vo, Lisa Weiss; Anesthetic Considerations for Ambulatory Surgery in the Obese Patient. ASA Monitor 2022; 86:20–21 doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.0000833740.42285.d5
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