Anaesthetic Management of a Morbidly Obese Patient in Prone Position for Spine Fixation Surgery

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10

Abstract

Management of morbidly obese patients in prone position is challenging for anaesthesiologist. This case report describes the anaesthetic management of a morbidly obese patient in prone position planned for spine fixation surgery, successfully managed under general anaesthesia.

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Nagaraju Addagatla

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Nagaraju Addagatla (2017). Anaesthetic Management of a Morbidly Obese Patient in Prone Position for Spine Fixation Surgery. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 5(10), 29018-29020. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-529354