Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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Surg Obes Relat Dis · Mar 2016
Review Meta AnalysisPerioperative noninvasive ventilation in obese patients: a qualitative review and meta-analysis.
Perioperative noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has been proposed to reduce postoperative morbidity and improve perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing general anesthesia. Whether it is advantageous to apply NIV just before and after general anesthesia in obese patients has not been yet established. ⋯ Results from this review and meta-analysis suggest that NIV is well tolerated and effective in improving perioperative care in obese patients. The application of NIV before and after general anesthesia should be considered and promoted in relevant cases.