The Crashing Obese Patient

Crashing the Party? Elites, Outsiders, and Elections∗

We study an elections model in which political parties are internally divided between an “elite” and a “base” whose preferences are imperfectly aligned. Elites are better informed about the quality of potential nominees, and their endorsements can identify and promote high quality candidates. However, elites may also choose to restrict their endorsements to candidates who adopt their preferred ...

The obese patient in the ICU.

Data from recent surveys indicate that a staggering 34.9% of US adults are overweight. Obese adults are at in increased risk for many chronic medical conditions, and this increases the likelihood of admission to an ICU. The critically ill obese patient presents the ICU team with many unique problems. Obesity may result in significant alterations of pulmonary and cardiac function, as well as the...

Respiratory Care of the Morbidly Obese Patient

Supported by an educational grant from Dale Medical Products Inc. Continued on page 4 R e c o v e r y S t r a t e g i e s f r o m t h e O R t o H o m e A pproximately two thirds of US adults are overweight or obese. Overweight may be defined as a body mass index (BMI) 25–29.9 kg/ m2, obesity >30 kg/m2 and morbid obesity refers to those with a BMI >40 kg/m2. BMI is not an ideal measure of body w...

Gynecologic surgery in the obese patient.

Therapeutic evaluation of the morbidly obese patient.

The evaluation of a morbidly obese patient is challenging and many times, frustrating for both the patients and their doctors. This article reviews some important issues, which should be taken into consideration when treating patients with morbid obesity.