SAQ 979 – Obesity effects on trauma airway, breathing and pharmacokinetics

An obese man is brought to your ED after a rollover motor vehicle crash.

His estimated weight is 210 kg, and he has head and chest injuries.

List four ways obesity affects assessment and/or management of airway and breathing during the primary survey.

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Complete the table identifying two effects of obesity on each pharmacokinetic component.

(Marked out of 8.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table" style="width: 100%; max-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: collapse;"> <thead> <tr> <th style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">Component</th> <th style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">Effects of obesity</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">Absorption</td> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">Distribution</td> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">Metabolism</td> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">Elimination</td> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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Non-invasive blood pressure measurement is difficult in obesity. Describe the recommended cuff bladder width, length and position.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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