Perioperative challenges in a morbidly obese former COVID-19 patient undergoing elective spine surgery. Issue 7 (26th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leo, Zhen Hao; Mohammad Iskandar, Fathir Fath; Yeap, Tat Boon; Bong, Chin Pei
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 14:Issue 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07-26
• Subjects: anaesthesia -- COVID-19 -- orthopaedics; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-243950
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Anaesthesia for patients with severe lung fibrosis post COVID-19 infection requires special consideration. This is due to its propensity to cause perioperative anaesthetic catastrophe and possibility of cross infection among healthcare workers if not properly managed. This interesting article elaborates in detail the anaesthetic and surgical challenges in a morbidly obese patient who had a severe COVID-19 infection presenting for an elective spine surgery.