Published February 20, 2024 | Version v1
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Obesity in Children and General Anesthesia

  • 1. Department of Anesthesia, General University Hospital of Larissa, Greece

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  • 1. Department of Anesthesia, General University Hospital of Larissa, Mezourlo, Larissa, Postcode 41110 P.O. Box 1425, Greece,

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Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed as well as in developing countries. Overweight and
obesity in childhood are known to have significant impact on both physical and psychological health. Obese 10-
year-old boy undergoes general anesthesia for emergency peritonitis surgery. The purpose of this study was to study
the intraoperative behavior of obese children as they are accompanied by respiratory and metabolic disorders.
Keywords: Obesity; Anesthesia; Alergia; Children; Bridion; Astma

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