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00797 Anesthesia iper upper abdominal gstr procedures mo

Anesthesia

Also known as: bariatric surgery anesthesia, gastric bypass anesthesia, weight loss surgery anesthesia

Anesthesia for intraperitoneal procedures in the upper abdomen involving gastric restrictive procedures for morbid obesity. Covers general anesthesia for bariatric surgical procedures.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for bariatric procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Requires attention to morbid obesity-related comorbidities, difficult airway management, and obesity-specific pharmacology and ventilation strategies.

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Specialties

anesthesiologybariatric surgerygeneral surgery

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