The Bariatric Patient: An Overview of Perioperative Care

被引：10

作者：

Fencl, Jennifer L. ^{[1
]}

Walsh, Angela ^{[2
]}

Vocke, Dawn ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Cone Hlth, Operat Serv, Greensboro, NC USA

[2] Boston Med Ctr, Boston, MA USA

[3] Univ Pittsburgh, Med Ctr, Pittsburgh, PA USA

来源：

AORN JOURNAL | 2015年 / 102卷 / 02期

关键词：

obesity; bariatric surgery; bariatric surgical patient; perioperative care; NURSING-CARE; SURGERY; PREVALENCE; OBESITY;

D O I：

10.1016/j.aorn.2015.05.007

中图分类号：

R47 [护理学];

学科分类号：

1011 ;

摘要：

Obesity (ie, a body mass index of >= 30 kg/m(2)) is increasing in the United States. As a result, more overweight individuals are being surgically treated for weight loss, thus making it imperative for perioperative RNs to understand obesity's effects on patients' health, its contribution to significant comorbidities (eg, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, musculoskeletal issues, stroke), the perioperative care requirements (eg, specialized instruments and equipment, positioning and lifting aids), and unique needs of these patients (eg, diet, counseling). It is vital that the perioperative nurse accurately assesses the patient undergoing bariatric surgery to provide safe and appropriate nursing interventions during the perioperative continuum of care. (C) AORN, Inc, 2015.

引用

页码：116 / 131

页数：16