In today's episode, we continue our discussion regarding anaesthesia for the obese patient, based on the latest evidence from the BJA. Today's episode covers the conduct of anaesthesia for obese patients, as well as how to assess the obese patient's suitability for day surgery.

Resources for today's episode include:

BJA Education - Anaesthesia for the obese patientOhio Sleep Medicine Institute STOP-BANG questionnaireAustralian Diabetes Society 2012 Perioperative Diabetes Management GuidelinesPerioperative Management of the Surgical Patient with Diabetes 2015 (AAGBI)Joint British Diabetes Societies - Management of adults with diabetes undergoing surgery and elective procedures March 2016Pharmacokinetics of anaesthetic drugs at extremes of body weightYoutube video: How to identify the cricothyroid membrane with ultrasound (3 min 50 sec)