Notes in 44 Obesity

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Published	12/13/2023	Obese and pregnant patients are more likely to {{c1::aspirate::pulmonary complication}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c2::Respiratory rate}} adjustments on a ventilator are made based on the {{c1::end-tidal CO2}}.
Published	12/13/2023	A {{c1::Roux-en-Y}} procedure involves a gastrectomy followed by anastomosis of the proximal small bowel to the distal small bowel.
Published	12/13/2023	How many calories are required to produce one gram of body fat?{{c1::9}}
Published	12/13/2023	Most fat is stored in {{c1::adipocytes::cell}} concentrated in the intraperitoneal cavity and subcutaneous tissue.
Published	12/13/2023	What medications are etiologically linked to obesity?{{c1::Steroids}} and {{c1::antidepressants}}
Published	12/13/2023	What genetic disorders are related to obesity?{{c1::Prader-Willi}} syndrome{{c2::Bardet-Biedl}} syndrome
Published	12/13/2023	An overweight child has a body weight class in the {{c1::85th}} - {{c1::94th}} percentile.
Published	12/13/2023	An obese child has a body weight class in the {{c1::95th}} - {{c1::98th}} percentile.
Published	12/13/2023	A severely obese child has a body weight class in the {{c1::99th}} percentile.
Published	12/13/2023	Patients with obesity have a {{c1::normal}} PaCO2.
Published	12/13/2023	Fat is a metabolically active organ, so obese patients have increased {{c1::O2}} consumption and {{c1::CO2}} production.
Published	12/13/2023	The recommended lung-protective strategy for mechanical ventilation in obese patients is tidal volume of {{c1::6}} - {{c1::8}} mL/kg (of {{c1::ideal}}…
Published	12/13/2023	Obese patients have {{c1::low voltage}} EKGs because of the distance between the heart and leads.
Published	12/13/2023	Obese patients have a {{c1::increased::increased/decreased}} volume of distribution with hydrophilic drugs.
Published	12/13/2023	What inhalational anesthetics are preferred for obese patients?{{c1::Sevoflurane}} and {{c1::desflurane}}
Published	12/13/2023	What anesthetic agents demonstrate increased defluorination in obese patients?{{c1::Isoflurane}} and {{c1::Desflurane}}
Published	12/13/2023	Midazolam should be dosed on {{c1::total}} body weight.
Published	12/13/2023	In obese patients, epidural doses of local anesthetics should be decreased to {{c1::75}}% of a normal dose.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::tensor palatine}} muscle opens the {{c2::naso}}pharynx.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::genioglossus}} muscle opens the {{c2::oro}}pharynx.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::hyoid}} muscles opens the {{c2::hypo}}pharynx.
Published	12/13/2023	Patients with prolonged, untreated obstructive sleep apnea can develop {{c1::pulmonary hypertension}} and a resultant right heart failure.
Published	12/13/2023	Obstructive sleep apnea can cause dysfunctional sleep, which is characterized by {{c1::snoring}} during sleep and {{c2::daytime}} somnolence.
Published	12/13/2023	According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, mild obstructive sleep apnea is defined as an apnea-hypopnea index score of {{c1::5-15}}.&nb…
Published	12/13/2023	According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, moderate obstructive sleep apnea is defined as an apnea-hypopnea index score of {{c1::15-30}…
Published	12/13/2023	According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, severe obstructive sleep apnea is defined as an apnea-hypopnea index score of {{c1::>30}}…
Published	12/13/2023	The most sensitive sign of an {{c2::anastomotic leak}} after gastric bypass is unexplained {{c1::tachycardia}}.
Published	12/13/2023	What analgesic is contraindicated after a gastric bypass?{{c1::Ketorolac}}
Published	12/13/2023	Jejunoileal bypass, biliopancreatic diversion, and duodenal switch are all {{c1::malabsorption}}-type bariatric surgeries.
Published	12/13/2023	Gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy are all {{c1::restrictive}}-type bariatric surgeries.
Published	12/13/2023	Patients undergoing malabsorption-type bariatric procedures are at risk of vitamin {{c1::K}}, vitamin {{c1::B12}}, {{c2::iron}}, and {{c2::folate}} de…
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Ma huang}} is an appetite suppressant that is a natural source of {{c2::ephedrine}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Phentermine}} is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that acts as an appetite suppressant and increases BMR.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Sibutramine}} is a norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake inhibitor that may interact perioperatively to cause serotonin syndrome.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Orlistat}} is a lipase inhibitor that hinders the absorption and digestion of consumed fats.
Published	12/13/2023	What axial deviation is seen in obese patients due to a large abdomen?{{c1::Left axial deviation}}
Published	12/13/2023	What axial deviation is seen in obese patients due to a obstructive sleep apnea?{{c1::Right axial deviation}}
Published	12/13/2023	Maintenance doses of rocuronium and vecuronium are based on {{c1::lean}} body weight in obese patients.
Published	12/13/2023	Maintenance doses of cisatracurium and atracurium are based on {{c1::total}} body weight in obese patients.
Published	12/13/2023	Intubating doses of cisatracurium and atracurium are based on {{c1::total}} body weight in obese patients.
Published	12/13/2023	Loading doses of fentanyl and sufentanil are based on {{c1::total}} body weight in obese patients.
Published	12/13/2023	Maintenance doses of fentanyl and sufentanil are based on {{c1::lean}} body weight in obese patients.
Published	12/13/2023	An anastomotic leak may present with {{c1::left}} shoulder pain or {{c2::pelvic}} pain.
Published	12/13/2023	An anastomotic leak may present with {{c1::substernal}} pressure.
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