Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

Obesity Physiology

BT_PO 1.37 Discuss the effect of the following on ventilation:

· Changes in posture

· Exercise

· Altitude

· Anaesthesia

· Ageing

· Morbid obesity

BT_PO 1.50 Describe the cardiovascular changes that occur with morbid obesity

Past SAQs

2016.2 Describe the cardiovascular changes that occur with morbid obesity.

2015.2 Describe how morbid obesity affects time to awakening after inhalation anaesthesia

Obesity Physiology