MedBugs: SAQ #469

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Case: Morbid obesity and trauma

A morbidly obese man is brought to your ED following a rollover MVA. His estimated weight is 210kg. He has head and chest injuries. You are the receiving senior emergency doctor in a resuscitation bay.

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Case: Morbid obesity and trauma

1. Outline (6) challenges specific to his BMI that may affect his assessment and overall resuscitation. (6 marks) 6 marks

2. State (6) key actions you will take when intubating and ventilating a morbidly obese patient (6 marks) 6 marks

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Case: Morbid obesity and trauma

1. Outline (6) challenges specific to his BMI that may affect his assessment and overall resuscitation. (6 marks) 6 marks

2. State (6) key actions you will take when intubating and ventilating a morbidly obese patient (6 marks) 6 marks

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