Abstract
Purpose: Obesity is one of the greatest health challenges in the western world. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2, with BMI >35 and >55 kg/m2 considered ‘morbidly’ obese and ‘super morbidly’ obese, respectively. The aim of this study was to examine anesthetic management for craniotomy tumor removal in patients with morbid obesity.
Design/methodology/data analysis: This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method with a case study approach of a 39 year old female patient with a body weight of 110 kg, height 160 cm, and body mass index (BMI) 42.9 kg/m2, Mallampati score 2, thyromental distance > 3 fingers hospitalized for removal of meningioma. Data collection techniques in this research used literature study, observation and laboratory tests. The data that has been collected is then analyzed descriptively.
Findings: The results of the study showed that in the operating room, the patient was positioned in a neutral position 300 head up and Ramp. Preoxygenation with 100% O2 was performed via a face mask. Anesthesia was maintained with continuous intravenous propofol 25-50 μg/kg/min, intravenous rocuronium 40 mg/h, and volatile anesthesia using sevoflurane 0.5-1%vol with oxygen: air at a fraction of 50%. Monitoring during surgery includes evaluation of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, ECG waves, EtCO2, and urine output. The operation lasted 4 hours in the supine position. Post-surgery patients are then treated in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for one day before being transferred to the ward and finally to a regular room. He received treatment for 5 days before being discharged. Problems faced during anesthesia in obese patients are airway management, ventilation, position, drug dosage, presence of comorbidities and post-operative care for recovery from anesthesia and surgery.
Originality/value: While addressing common challenges encountered during anesthesia in obese patients, this research takes a step further by proposing innovative solutions. The study acknowledges the complexities of airway management, ventilation, positioning, drug dosage, comorbidities, and post-operative care. However, it introduces novel considerations or techniques to mitigate these challenges, possibly involving emerging technologies or interdisciplinary collaboration for enhanced patient outcomes.
Practical implications: The practical implications of this research advocate for a nuanced and individualized approach to anesthetic management in morbidly obese patients undergoing craniotomy tumor removal, fostering improved patient care and safety.
Publisher
South Florida Publishing LLC
Subject
Law,Development,Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
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