Perioperative Care of Obese Patients Flashcards
Nick Norgard, PharmD
1
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Obesity
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2
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Comorbidities associated with obesity
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3
Q
Treatment of Obesity
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4
Q
Bariatric Surgery
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5
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Surgical Complications
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6
Q
PK Changes in Obesity
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7
Q
PK changes in distribution
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8
Q
PK changes in metabolism
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Propofol is cleared much faster

9
Q
PK changes in elimination
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10
Q
Anesthesia in Obesity
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11
Q
Weight-Based Dosing What weight do I use?

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12
Q
Volatile Agents in Obesity
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13
Q
Neuromuscular Blockers in Obesity
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14
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Neuromuscular Blocking Reversal Agents
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15
Q
Induction Agents

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16
Q
Opioids
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17
Q
LBW or IBW in commonly used IV anesthetics
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18
Q
Postoperative Analgesia
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19
Q
Thromboprophylaxis
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