Impact of Obesity, Respiratory Symptoms, and Posture on Perioperative Respiratory Adverse Events and Lung Function in Children

Obesity is linked to altered lung function and increased perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs). We examined the effects of obesity, respiratory symptoms, and posture on PRAEs, lung mechanics, and ventilation distribution in children undergoing general anesthesia.

Citation:
von Ungern-Sternberg BS, Sommerfield A, Habre W, Petak F. Impact of Obesity, Respiratory Symptoms, and Posture on Perioperative Respiratory Adverse Events and Lung Function in Children. Anesth Analg. 2026.

Keywords:
Anesthesia; obesity; lung function; adverse events; respiratory systems

Abstract:
Obesity is linked to altered lung function and increased perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs). We examined the effects of obesity, respiratory symptoms, and posture on PRAEs, lung mechanics, and ventilation distribution in children undergoing general anesthesia.