ReviewSaudi journal of anaesthesia
Airway management in patients with obesity.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Guideline
- Optimizing cardiac surgery outcomes in morbid obesity: Surgical, anesthetic, perfusion, and critical care considerations, a narrative review.The journal of extra-corporeal technology · 2026Review
- BMI threshold associates with increased 30-day complications after total thyroidectomy surgery.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2026Article
- Perioperative Management of Patients using GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Current Evidence, Risks, and Practical Recommendations-A Narrative Review.Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation · 2026Article
- Clinical performance of i-gel and i-gel Plus for airway management of obese patients: A prospective randomised controlled trial.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2026Article
- The hidden burden: incidentalomas detected on abdominopelvic computed tomography in bariatric surgery candidates - a single-center experience.Journal of medicine and life · 2025Observational
- Thyromental Height Test as a Method for Predicting Difficult Intubation in Patients with Obesity: A Prospective Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Evolution and Impact of the Nasal Positive Pressure Oxygenation Device (SuperNO2VA™) in Modern Anesthesia.Cureus · 2025Review
- Risk Factors of Difficult Intubation in Patients with Severe Obesity Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Comparison of i-gel®, Ambu® AuraGain™, Baska Mask, LMA® Protector™ for airway management of obese surgical patients - A randomised comparative study.Indian journal of anaesthesia · 2025Article
- Airway management and ventilation strategy among obese adult patients: a comprehensive review and analysis.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Perioperative management of hemorrhagic stroke in morbidly obese patients: A narrative review.Surgical neurology international · 2025Review
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- Structured Routine Use of Styletubation for Oro-Tracheal Intubation in Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgeries-A Case Series Report.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Review
- Styletubation in Bariatric Surgery: A Case Report.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The effect of inverse ratio ventilation on cardiopulmonary function in obese laparoscopic surgery patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Saudi journal of anaesthesiaReview
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Airway management in patients with obesity remains a complex and evolving topic that is becoming more pertinent given the increasing prevalence of obesity and bariatric surgery worldwide. Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality secondary to anesthetic complications, especially related to airway management. Preoperative assessment is especially vital for the bariatric patient so that potential predictors for a difficult airway can be identified. There are several airway management strategies and techniques for the bariatric population that may help reduce postoperative pulmonary complications. This review aims to discuss assessment of the airway, ideal patient positioning, intubation techniques and devices, apneic oxygenation, optimal ventilation strategies, and extubation and post-anesthesia care.
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