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Which of the following is a risk factor for perioperative morbidity?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a condition associated with obesity?
What is the effect of obesity on the expiratory reserve volume and functional residual capacity in obese patients?
What is the effect of obesity on the expiratory reserve volume and functional residual capacity in obese patients?
What is the main concern for anesthesiologists when it comes to obesity?
What is the main concern for anesthesiologists when it comes to obesity?
Which of the following is a chronic morbidity associated with obesity?
Which of the following is a chronic morbidity associated with obesity?
What is the term used to describe obesity with minimal or no coexisting pulmonary conditions?
What is the term used to describe obesity with minimal or no coexisting pulmonary conditions?
What is the effect of obesity on medication sensitivity in simple obese patients?
What is the effect of obesity on medication sensitivity in simple obese patients?
What was the percentage increase in length of stay observed in obese patients compared to non-obese patients undergoing surgery?
What was the percentage increase in length of stay observed in obese patients compared to non-obese patients undergoing surgery?
