Obese Parturient: Anaesthesiologist’s Nightmare
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Obesity is increasing in general population, and especially in pregnant mothers, which significantly increases the risk of maternal and fetal complications. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height, which is calculated by dividing weight in kilogram by the square of the height in metre (kg/m2).
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K. K. Mubarak
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