The traumatised bariatric patient presents unique challenges and difficulties. Approximately 25% of adults in the United Kingdom are obese and 2% are morbidly obese. With an increasing incidence of obesity, understanding the specific challenges of managing the traumatised obese patient is vital for trauma practitioners.
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