Obesity Anesthesia Exam 3 Flashcards
What is obesity?
- A complex, chronic disease
- Characterized by an excessive amount of body fat.
- It develops from an interplay between genetic factors and environmental influences.
Why is obesity significant in public health?
- It is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States
- Associated with medical and surgical conditions and morbidity.
What pathophysiological changes are associated with obesity that affect anesthesia?
- Altered body composition
- Increased adipose tissue
- Physiological alterations that impact pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
What are the pharmacological considerations for obese patients under anesthesia?
- Alterations in drug distribution
- Metabolism, and excretion
- Necessitating adjustments in dosing and careful monitoring
What specific anesthetic considerations are necessary for obese patients?
- Adjusting dosages for weight
- Monitoring respiratory function
- Managing potential cardiovascular issues
- Preparing for difficult airway management
How can anesthesia care be optimized for obese patients?
- Comprehensive preoperative assessment
- Customizing anesthetic techniques and drug selections
- Preparing for complications associated with obesity
Where does obesity rank among causes of preventable deaths in the US?
- Is the second leading cause of preventable deaths in the US
- Following smoking.
How prevalent is childhood obesity compared to other major diseases?
Is more common than:
- Diabetes
- Cystic fibrosis
- All cancers combined
- Making it a critical public health concern
How many calories do fats, carbohydrates, and proteins provide per gram?
- Fats provide 9 calories per gram
- Carbohydrates 4 calories per gram
- Proteins 4 calories per gram
What are the main factors contributing to obesity?
- Genetic factors
- Pathophysiological factors
- Pharmacological factors
- social factors
Which Cardiovascular conditions are associated with Obesity?
- CAD
- HTN
- Dyslipidemia
- CVA
- Thromboembolic disease
- Cardiomegaly
- CHF
- Pulmonary Hypertension
Which Endocrine conditions are associated with Obesity?
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Thyroid disorders
Which Respiratory conditions are associated with Obesity?
- Restrictive lung disease
- Obese hypoventilation syndrome (OHS)
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Which Gastrointestinal conditions are associated with Obesity?
- Hiatal or Inguinal Hernia
- Gallbladder disease
- Non-ETOH fatty liver disease
- GERD
NON-ETOH: Steatosis, Cirrhosis, Hepatomegaly
Which other conditions are associated with Obesity?
- Gout
- Infertility
- Impaired immune response
- Wound infections
- Osteoarthritis
- Malignancy
- Urinary incontinence
- Pancreatitis
- Low back pain
- Obstetric complications
Malignancy: Esophageal, Gallbladder, Colon, Breast, Uterine, Cervical, Prostate, Renal.
What is BMI?
- Most used clinical tool that relates a person’s weight to their height
- Does not take fat distribution (android, gynecoid)
- Can be skewed with large % of muscle mass (body builders, athletes)
- Morbidity increases in direct proportion to BMI
Classification of Overweight and Obesity by BMI table
Memorize it
Android obesity is more common in:
- Men
- Known as Apple-shaped fat patterning
Android obeisty is charactherized by:
- Central or abdominal fat accumulation
- Waist size > 40 in Men
- Waist size > 35 in Women
What is the risk associated with waist size > 40 inches men and > 35 inches women ?
- Ischemic heart disese
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Insulin resistance
- Death
Gynecoid obesity is more common in:
- Women
- Known as Pear-shaped fat patterning
Gyenocoid obesity is charactherized by:
- Gluteal fat accumulation
- Femoral fat accumulation
How is Gynecoid fat in relation to metabolic?
- Metabolically inactive
- Used for energy storage (primarily)
Patients with Gynecoid fat are more likely to develop:
- Joint disease
- Varicose veins
Gynecoid fat is associated with:
- Reduced incidence of non-insulin dependent diabetes
What is metabolic syndrome?
- Known as syndrome X
- Incorporates with several disease states
- Concides with obesity
What is the cardiovascular risk associated with metabolic syndrome?
- 50%
- Greater than general population
Diagnosis of Metabolic syndromes requires 3 of these signs:
- Fasting BG 100-110 mg/dL
- Abdominal obesity ( men >40; women > 35)
- Serum Tryglyceride > 150 mg/dL
- Serum HDL < 40 mg/dL men; < 50 mg/dL Women
- BP > 130/85
Metabolic syndrome table criteria!
What is Ideal Body Weight (IBW)?
- Describes the BMI associated with the lowest risk of body weight-related comorbidities
Ideal Body Weight Formula (IBW)
- Men (kg) = Height (cm) - 100
- Women (kg) = Height (cm) - 105
BMI Formula
Convert:
- Lbs to Kg
- Inches to Cm ( 1in = 2.54 cm)
- Cm to Mts^2 ( cm/100)
- Total/ 100
How much does Cardiac Output increases with Obesity?
- Increases 100 mL/min
- For every extra kg of fat
What are the factors that account the majority of CO increase?
- Increased Preoload
- Incrased Stroke volume
What is the CV impact due to Obesity?
- Incrased Intravascular volume
- High CO
- Higher workload on the Myocardium
What cardiac dysfunctions are prompted by obesity?
- Diastolic dysfunction (initially)
- Systolic dysfunction
- Biventricular HF
What are the factors that cause Hypertension in Obesity?
- Hyperinsulinemia
- SNS + RAAS activation
- Increase Cytokine plasma concentration