Anaesthesia for Bariatric Surgery

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Bariatric Surgery Anaesthesia Quiz

Test your knowledge on anaesthesia considerations for bariatric surgery with this informative quiz. Whether you're a medical professional or a student, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the pathophysiology associated with obesity and its implications in the surgical arena.

Key topics covered:

  • Anaesthesia techniques for obese patients
  • Pathophysiological changes in obesity
  • Pharmacological considerations
  • Complications related to bariatric surgery
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by DiscussingPatient527
An obese patient is undergoing Bariatric surgery. Common pathophysiologic changes include :

Systemic hypertension is more prevalent in obesity. 

True
False
Higher drug clearance in obese individuals than non obese individuals.
True
False
The common ECG changes associated with morbid obesity.
LV strain and High voltage complexes. 
True
False
Obesity cardiomyopathy occurs when wall hypertrophic fails to keep pace with dilatation.
True
False
BMI > 40 is one of the risk factor (1 point) in OSMRS Scoring System. 
True
False
Last year, an obese patient presents with a diverticular perforation requiring emergency laparotomy. He previously underwent bariatric surgery and still has an adjustable gastric band in place. Appropriate statements regarding this scenario.
A nasogastric tube must not be placed.
True
False
Last year, an obese patient presents with a diverticular perforation requiring emergency laparotomy. He previously underwent bariatric surgery and still has an adjustable gastric band in place. Appropriate statements regarding this scenario.
Rapid sequence induction is likely to be necessary.
True
False
When anaesthetizing a patient with BMI > 40, 

Calculating dose of propofol according to TBW avoid incidence of awareness during induction. 

True
False
When anaesthetizing a patient with BMI > 40, giving scoline based on ideal body weight ?
True
False
A 56yo who has a BMI 55 remains in the RR following an uneventful but prolonged laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It finished over an hour ago. Her SPO2 85% under room air but rises to 99% when 2L/min O2 is delivered via nasal prong. All other observations are within normal limits. The most likely cause of her ongoing hypoxaemia is :
Hypoxemia
A 56yo who has a BMI 55 remains in the RR following an uneventful but prolonged laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It finished over an hour ago. Her SPO2 85% under room air but rises to 99% when 2L/min O2 is delivered via nasal prong. All other observations are within normal limits.
The most likely cause of her ongoing hypoxaemia is :
A) Hypoventilation
B) Atelectasis
C ) Pulmonary Micro embolism
D) Diffusion Hypoxia due to N2O
E) Residual neuromuscular blockade
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