Ziqitza Healthcare ltd – Safe Handling of the Morbidly Obese Patient
                     Ziqitza Healthcare ltd – Safe Handling of the 
Morbidly Obese Patient
What is Morbidly Obese Patient
It’s critical to have a precise definition of morbid obesity 
because it helps doctors choose the best treatment 
choices for patients who are overweight. If a person’s 
weight is more than 80 to 100 pounds above their 
optimal body weight, they are labelled grossly obese.
The body mass index is a more commonly recognized and 
precise technique to characterize morbid obesity (BMI). 
The BMI is calculated using the following formula.
BMI = weight (kg) divided by height (m) (m2)
A BMI of 40 or above implies that the person is morbidly 
obese and hence a candidate for bariatric surgery. People 
with a BMI of 35 to 40 who have life-threatening cardiac 
disorders, diabetes, or any of the other medical conditions 
listed below may benefit from bariatric surgery. Motivation 
and behavior, like with other obesity therapies, can influence 
good outcomes.
Obese people are more likely to have medical concerns. As 
one’s weight rises, the risk of heart disease, high blood 
pressure, diabetes, and early mortality rises drastically. Guys 
between the ages of 25 and 35 who are morbidly obese have 
a 12-fold higher chance of dying prematurely than men of 
the same age who are normal weight. 
Ziqitza Rajasthan –  Some of the ways to handle 
the Morbidly Obese Patient are
Dietary restrictions
Diets that are low in calories
Your doctor may prescribe a lower-calorie diet of 1,200 to 1,500 
calories per day for women and 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day for 
men. Your body weight and level of physical activity impact the 
number of calories you consume. A low-calorie diet rich in a variety 
of nutritious foods can supply you with all of the nutrients you need 
to be healthy.
Fasting on a regular basis
Intermittent fasting is another method of limiting food 
consumption that is gaining popularity as a weight-loss and 
health-promoting technique. Alternate-day fasting is a kind 
of intermittent fasting that involves alternating between a 
“fast day” (eating no calories to one-fourth of caloric needs) 
and a “fed day,” or a day with no restrictions. Intermittent 
fasting as a weight-loss method has only been studied in a 
few research. They don’t have any long-term data on the 
safety and efficacy of intermittent fasting.
Physical activity and exercise 
Calories are burned through physical activity and exercise. The 
number of calories expended is determined by the activity’s 
nature, duration, and intensity. It also depends on the person’s 
weight. Because the strain of carrying those extra 80 pounds 
must be taken in, a 200-pound person will burn more calories 
jogging 1 mile than a 120-pound person. However, exercise is 
most successful as an obesity therapy when paired with a diet 
and weight-loss regimen. Activity alone, without dietary 
adjustments, has a limited effect on weight loss since it takes a 
lot of exercises to drop one pound. Regular exercise, on the 
other hand, is a crucial aspect of a healthy lifestyle for long-term 
weight maintenance. When compared to individuals who diet 
alone, frequent exercise as part of a weight-reduction program 
results in a larger loss of body fat vs lean muscle.
Exercise guidelines in general
1. Five to seven days a week, preferably daily, engage in 20-30 
minutes of moderate activity. Stationary bicycles, treadmill 
walking or jogging, stair climbing devices, running, and 
swimming are all examples of exercise.
2. Smaller 10-minute sessions might be used to break up the 
exercise.
3. Begin cautiously and gradually to minimize harm, 
unnecessary discomfort, or exhaustion. Over time, gradually 
increase your daily exercise to 30-60 minutes of moderate 
to intense activity.
4. It is never too late to begin exercising. Even older people 
who are feeble (70-90 years old) can increase their strength 
and balance
Take safety precautions.
Before engaging in strenuous activity, the following persons 
should get medical advice:
Men and women in their forties and fifties
Heart or lung illness, asthma, arthritis, or osteoporosis patients
Individuals who rapidly acquire weariness or shortness of 
breath, or who suffer chest tightness or discomfort with 
exertion
Individuals with symptoms or lifestyle factors that raise their risk 
of coronary heart disease, such as high blood pressure, 
diabetes, cigarette smoking, high blood cholesterol, or a family 
history of early-onset heart attacks and coronary heart disease. 
About Us – Ziqitza Healthcare
Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan is a well-known supplier of emergency 
healthcare services in India, having served 42 million Indians so 
far. In the previous year, around 2.5 lakh Covid patients were 
supplied. The Times Social Impact Award went to Ziqitza, which is 
placed #34 in the Global Real Impact Awards. We are all aware of 
the state of our roads and the numerous accidents that occur 
every day. 
The 108 ambulances of Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd. (ZHL Rajasthan), 
Asia’s largest private emergency medical service provider, have 
been working dedicatedly to help patients across the states of 
Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Sikkim in 
reaching the hospital on time and also ensuring safe transfer of 
the patients back home post-recovery. The 108 Ambulance team 
provides high-quality care to residents of the states at no cost.