Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Obesity presents a complex challenge in surgical settings due to its association with comorbid conditions and potential perioperative complications. However, conflicting evidence exists regarding the predictive value of obesity in non‐bariatric surgical populations. This observational study aimed to determine whether obesity and morbid obesity serve as predictors of associated comorbid conditions and perioperative complications among patients undergoing non‐bariatric surgery. Data were collected over a one‐year period (July 2022 to July 2023) from a tertiary care teaching hospital in Tamil Nadu. A total of 50 obese patients (BMI = 30kg/m²) undergoing non‐bariatric surgery were compared with 50 non‐obese patients. Demographic information, airway assessment parameters perioperative complications were recorded and analyzed. Obese patients exhibited a higher prevalence of comorbidities compared to their non‐obese counterparts. Airway assessment revealed potential challenges specific to obese patients. Furthermore, obese patients experienced a range of perioperative complications, including longer hospital stays, extended operating times, surgical site infections, renal failure, prolonged assisted ventilation increased estimated blood loss. Our findings suggest that obesity may indeed serve as a predictor of associated comorbid conditions and perioperative complications in non‐bariatric surgery. Obese patients experienced greater intra operative problems and postoperative issues than patients with normal BMI, including average length of stay in hospital (n = 28, 56%), longer operating times(n = 16, 32%), surgical site infections(n = 09, 18%), renal failure(n = 04, 8%), Prolonged assisted ventilation (n = 08, 16%) increased estimated blood loss(n = 20, 40 %). Further research is warranted to explore interventions aimed at mitigating these risks and improving surgical care for obese individuals undergoing non‐bariatric procedures.
How to cite this article:
M. Srujana Devi, II ndyear and M.D. Anaesthesia. An Observational Study on Anesthesia Experiences Among Obese and Non‐Obese Patients Undergoing Non‐Bariatric Surgery.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.360.364
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.360.364