Preoperative Placement of Airway for Morbidly Obese Patient

Will you need to perform a procedure on a morbidly obese patient?

Will the patient be carefully and continuously monitored during the procedure?

Has the patient been evaluated for risk factors that may contribute to apnea or hypoxia during the procedure?

Have steps been taken to minimize the risk of hypoxemia during the procedure?

Will the patient be sedated during the procedure?

Will the patient be in the prone or other position associated with hypoxia?

Are emergency supplies and support personnel immediately available?