Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3109597 | Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America | 2007 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
Bariatric admissions across the United States (US) are increasing at an alarming rate. The obesity epidemic costs the US health care system $70 billion per year. Many bariatric surgical and medical patients are admitted to critical care units. The mortality risks for these patients compared with non-bariatric patients is up to 2:1. Managing these patients is a challenge to health care nursing personnel. Patient size, care required, equipment technology, availability, and environmental space can increase risk for injury for nursing personnel and patients. The Health Sciences Center in Winnipeg shares a case study of an admission of a 697-lb patient, reviewing lessons learned, techniques, equipment, and difficulties.
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Authors
Marylou Muir, Gail Archer Heese, Daria McLean, Sheila Bodnar, Betty Lou Rock,