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Intubating the Obese Patient

a review of the latest evidence

The lecture duration is 22min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Irene Osborn
General Anesthesiologists at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
Lecture Summary

Obesity is becoming a worldwide health problem and a challenge for clinicians. Managing the airway requires an understanding of the physiology and anatomic features of obesity. The daily practice of elective bariatric surgery has provided experience and expertise but emergency situations are still the cause of morbidity. The advent of video-laryngoscopy has provided a welcome solution to many problems and supraglottic airways are also useful in providing needed ventilation. In addition, postoperative respiratory management id also essential.

Target Audience

Emergency Medicine Doctors
Emergency Medicine Nurses
Paramedics
Rural GP's

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Understand the physiology and respiratory dynamics of obesity
  • Assess and describe strategies for airway control
  • Explore techniques for oxygenation and ventilation throughout the perioperative period

Supraglottic Airways

Physiology and Advanced Uses

Critical Care Medicine / Airway

Supraglottic Airways

Physiology and Advanced Uses

Emergency Medicine / Airway