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# Obesity
- URL: https://www.preanaesthesia.com/obesity/
- Published: 2026-09-13T04:47:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-13T04:47:29.000Z
- Description: Body weight can affect airway management, breathing, sleep apnoea, blood-clot risk, positioning, drug dosing and postoperative care. The purpose of asking about weight is to plan safely, not to judge you. If you use GLP-1 or other weight-management m
- Author: preetam satish
- Tags: Health Conditions, #Import 2026-09-12 18:04

Body weight can affect airway management, breathing, sleep apnoea, blood-clot risk, positioning, drug dosing and postoperative care. The purpose of asking about weight is to plan safely, not to judge you.

If you use GLP-1 or other weight-management medicines, mention them specifically because they may affect perioperative planning.

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