Citation
Jb. Brodsky et al., Morbid obesity and the prone position: A case report, J CLIN ANES, 13(2), 2001, pp. 138-140
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ANESTHESIA
ISSN journal
09528180
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Volume
13
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
138 - 140
Database
ISI
SICI code
0952-8180(200103)13:2<138:MOATPP>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
An improperly positioned prone patient ran experience serious impairment of
cardiopulmonary function. However, with appropriate preparation, even an e
xtremely obese patient can safely tolerate the prone position. (C) 2001 by
Elsevier Science Inc.