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Case Studies | Anaesthesiology | India | Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023 | Rating: 4.5 / 10
Anaesthetic Management of a Morbidly Obese Patient Posted for Lumbar Spine Surgery and Total Knee Replacement in Succession
Dr. Aakash Agarwal | Dr. Sabih Ahmed | Dr. Krishan Yogesh Sawhney
Abstract: Morbid Obesity presents a multitude of challenges to an anaesthesiologist like airway management, positioning of patient, metabolic disturbances and so on. Here we report the successful management of a case of a morbidly obese patient who underwent Lumbar Spine Decompression surgery coupled with Bilateral Total Knee Replacement.
Keywords: Morbidly obese, Lumbar spine surgery, Total knee replacement
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023,
Pages: 661 - 662