Ambulatory Surgery in the Adult Patient With Morbid Obesity and/or Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Abstract

Learning Objectives: As a result of completing this activity, the participant will be able to Describe preoperative evaluation and preparation of morbidly obese and sleep apnea patients Explain the perioperative challenges in these patients Justify appropriate selection of these patients for ambulatory surgical procedures, including bariatric surgery List anesthetic considerations that minimize perioperative risks in these patients Name criteria for discharge home of these outpatients