Challenges during prolonged mechanical ventilation of a morbidly obese lady with hypothyroidism and sleep apnea syndrome

  • Saurabh Kumar Das Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (India)
  • D. K. Singh Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (India)
  • Sujali Choupoo Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (India)
  • Ghanshyam Yadav Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Keywords: Mechanical ventilation; Morbidly obese, Obesity, Sleep apnea syndrome, Hypothyroidism, BMI, Accidental extubation

Abstract

Obesity, sleep apnea syndrome and hypothyroidism cause management of mechanical ventilation and weaning
a difficult task. We report management of mechanical ventilation and subsequent weaning of a morbidly obese
lady of BMI 42 kg/m2 with hypothyroidism and sleep apnea for 52 days. To make the matter worse, she had
accidental extubations, multiple cardiac arrests, pneumonia and renal dysfunction during her ICU stay.

Published
01-30-2019
How to Cite
Das, S. K., Singh, D. K., Choupoo, S., & Yadav, G. (2019). Challenges during prolonged mechanical ventilation of a morbidly obese lady with hypothyroidism and sleep apnea syndrome. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 79-82. Retrieved from https://mail.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/469
Issue
Vol.17 No.1(2013): January-April
Section
Case Reports