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32. Obesity

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Which of the following is a risk factor for perioperative morbidity?

Obesity (correct)

Diabetes

Hyperlipidemia

Cholelithiasis

In the study mentioned, what were the increased odds observed in obese patients compared to non-obese patients undergoing surgery?

Increased odds of hypertension

Increased odds of diabetes

Increased odds of cholelithiasis

Increased odds of wound infection (correct)

What is the term used to describe morbid obesity without coexisting pulmonary conditions?

Obesity-hypoventilation syndrome

Degenerative joint and disk disease

Simple obesity (correct)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a condition associated with obesity?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of obesity on the expiratory reserve volume and functional residual capacity in obese patients?

They are decreased Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern for anesthesiologists when it comes to obesity?

Cardiopulmonary derangements Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a chronic morbidity associated with obesity?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe obesity with minimal or no coexisting pulmonary conditions?

Simple obesity Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of obesity on medication sensitivity in simple obese patients?

Increased sensitivity Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage increase in length of stay observed in obese patients compared to non-obese patients undergoing surgery?

12% Signup and view all the answers