Child and Adolescent Bariatric Surgery in an Urban Tertiary Center: Special Anesthetic Considerations for Obesity

J Clin Pharmacol. 2023 Nov;63 Suppl 2:S103-S109. doi: 10.1002/jcph.2372.ABSTRACTChildren and adolescents with obesity who present for weight loss surgery are a unique subset of patients. A thorough understanding of the perioperative needs of these individuals is essential to avoid deleterious complications. This review illustrates the necessity for specialized care, including the continued need of specified drug dosing and a systematic approach in the management of the pediatric bariatric patient.PMID:37942911 | DOI:10.1002/jcph.2372
Source: The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Source Type: research