Obesity Flashcards
BMI 25-29.9
Overweight
BMI 30-34.9
Obese Class I
BMI 35-39.9
Obese Class II
BMI 40-44.9
Obese Class III / Extremely Obese
BMI > 45
Obese Class IV / Severe Obesity
Surgery centers are not supposed to take care of patients with a BMI of ____ or greater
45
IBW for male
Height (cm) - 100
IBW for female
Height (cm) - 105
LBW calculation
IBW x 1.3
Major physiologic functions of adipose tissue
secrete proteins, endocrine progan that has readily convertble and usable energy, Liver fat metabolism
Liver fat metabolism is extremetly important because all cells contain some ________ fats synthesized by the liver.
unsaturated
Which type of obesity is associated with more comorbidities
android
For each kg of fat there is an increased CO of ____
0.1L/min
The effects of fat on the heart include increased CO, 02 consumption and _____ production
C02
HTN in obesity is attributable to what?
increased blood viscosity, hyperinsulinemia, increased mineralcorticoids, sodium reabsorption, compression of the kidneys, impaired sodium excretion, RAA activation
The effects of obesity on the respiratory system include ________ compliance, a __________ F/V loop pattern.
decreased / restrictive
What is decresed with obesity in regards to the respiratory system?
FRC, ERV, VC, TLC
What is increased with obesity in regards to the respiratory system?
Dead space