SCCM Resource Library-The Basic Science of Obesity and Its Relationship to Critical Illness

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Video Summary

In this video, Mary Jane Reed discusses the clinical impact of obesity in seriously ill patients. She begins by explaining the pathophysiology of obesity and its global prevalence. Obesity not only has physical effects on the body such as fatty infiltration, but also causes pathologic changes in organs, leading to various diseases. Reed explains that obesity can be classified into different weight classes, but the definition may vary among different populations. She discusses the role of adipose tissue and how it releases metabolically active proteins and cytokines that contribute to a chronic inflammatory state. The video then goes on to explore how obesity affects different organ systems, including the cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and immune systems. Reed highlights the increased risk of cardiovascular dysfunction, hypertension, and respiratory complications in obese patients. She also mentions the effects on the gastrointestinal system, renal system, endocrine system, and immune system. The video concludes by addressing the obesity paradox, which is the phenomenon where obesity increases the risk of obesity-related diseases but is associated with increased survival in certain patient populations. Overall, understanding the impact of obesity on seriously ill patients is crucial for providing optimal care and reducing morbidity and mortality.

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GI and Nutrition, 2022

Asset Caption

This session will discuss pertinent but often overlooked aspects of obesity that affect critically ill patients. Beginning with basic science implications, speakers will move through a discussion of appropriate nutrition, the physiologic affects of obesity on illness and recovery, and the implications for treatment of disease with pharmacotherapy.

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area GI and Nutrition

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Obesity

Year 2022

Keywords

clinical impact of obesity

pathophysiology of obesity

global prevalence of obesity

effects of obesity on organ systems

obesity paradox

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