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s patients get bigger and sicker and present for more com-
plex surgeries, you and your anesthesia providers are
being put to the test. Where do you draw the line when it
comes to hosting challenging patients?
1. Obesity
One-third of American adults are obese. But new techniques, new
monitoring devices and better education let most be handled safely,
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Handling Tough
Anesthesia Cases
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
Jim Burger
Associate Editor
• FULL PLATE Anesthesia providers are increasingly expected to meet higher standards and care for more challenging patients in outpatient settings.
Obesity, sleep apnea and PONV are the enemies. Are your
anesthetists ready to take them on?