TITLE:
Risk Management of Obese Women Undergoing Major Gynaecological Surgery
AUTHORS:
Avni Batish, Rotimi A. K. Jaiyesimi
KEYWORDS:
Obesity, Risk Management, Anaesthetic Complications, Major Gynaecological Surgery
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.4 No.10,
July
15,
2014
ABSTRACT: Obesity is a big problem
which is growing. Thus clinicians and surgeons are likely to treat obese
patients more frequently. Obesity can affect medical practice in a number of
ways. In order to protect ourselves from potential litigation, we need to focus
on risk management efforts on creating a safe environment for patients of all
sizes. The aim of our study was to review the risk management strategies of
obese women prior to surgery, perioperatively and following surgery. We then
identified the strategies and have brought them forward in our article.