Which of the following does not represent a significant anaesthetic problem in the morbidly obese patient ?
Correct Answer: Decreased cardiac output relative to total body mass
Description: Cardiac output is increased (not decreased) in morbid obesity. There is difficult intubation, hypoxemia and rapid metabolism of volatile anesthetics.
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