Obesity
Obesity presents a unique set of challenges for office-based anesthesia. Obese patients often have a high Mallampati class, enlarged tongue, short/thick neck, and reduced functional residual capacity (FRC). This frequently results in airway obstruction du
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Office Based Anesthesia Complications
Gary F. Bouloux Editor
Office Based Anesthesia Complications Prevention, Recognition and Management
Editor Gary F. Bouloux Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Surgery Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, GA USA
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Preface
The simultaneous provision of anesthesia and surgery by the oral and maxillofacial surgeon creates many challenges. However, a robust education and training in anesthesia during residency equips the surgeon with the skill set and experience to manage patients. The use of local anesthesia, conscious sedation, deep sedation, and general anesthesia allow the surgeon to perform invasive and painful procedures with relative ease. However, the provision of anesthesia is not without risk. It remains the responsibility of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon to ensure that both the anesthesia and surgery are completed in a safe and efficient manner. There is no room for complacency in the provision of anesthesia, rather a healthy paranoia is needed. Despite adequate risk stratification and careful preparation, complications can and will occur. It remains paramount that the surgeon approach each and every anesthesia with a mantra to initially prevent, then recognize, and finally manage all complications. This will ensure that the risk associated with the provision of anesthesia is mitigated for every patient. This text and the contents within it are based on the most common anesthesia-related complications that have been docume
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