Obesity and Bariatric Anesthesia By Dr. Barkha Begum, Specialist Anesthesiologist

Dr. Barkha Begum, Specialist Anesthesiologist, discusses "Obesity and Bariatric Anesthesia," highlighting challenges in managing obese patients during surgery. She emphasizes preoperative evaluations, airway management, and tailored anesthesia practices. Recent advances, including CPAP, preoxygenation techniques, and multimodal analgesia, enhance patient safety and outcomes, particularly for individuals with obesity-related comorbidities.

Timestamped Highlights:
00:00:05 | Introduction
00:01:13 | Obesity Classification
00:03:03 | Cardiovascular Effects
00:05:15 | Respiratory Challenges
00:08:54 | Preoperative CPAP Benefits
00:12:18 | Preoperative Evaluation
00:20:14 | Airway Management
00:27:03 | Gastric Ultrasound Use
00:29:54 | DVT Prophylaxis
00:33:40 | Take-Home Message