Ventilation of the morbid obese patient. (2020) Jan P Mulier

Description

Analysis of the physiological consequences of morbid obesity on the respiratory system and the resulting challenges during anesthesia and mechanical ventilation. It details optimal perioperative strategies, including the use of CPAP, PEEP, Lung Recruitment Maneuvers (LRM), and appropriate positioning (e.g., reverse Trendelenburg) to mitigate atelectasis, improve lung compliance, and manage cardiorespiratory compromise.