PERIOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF OBESE PATIENTS : STRATEGIES AND CONSIDERATIONS

INTRODUCTION The management of obese patients in the perioperative period presents unique challenges, particularly regarding airway management. Obesity is associated with anatomical and physiological changes that can complicate intubation and ventilation, leading to an increased risk of perioperative complications. As such, anesthesiologists and perioperative teams must employ specialized strategies to ensure safe and effective airway management in this population. AIM This study aims to explore the current approaches of anesthesiology doctors for optimizing airway management in obese patients during the perioperative period. METHODS This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in 2023 among anesthesia doctors in the region of Sfax, Tunisia. Data were collected using a previously designed questionnaire on the management of airways in the perioperative period.