Confidently caring for critically ill overweight and obese adults
Abstract:
One in four critically ill patients is classified as extremely obese. The bariatric patient presents with a variety of complex physiologic vulnerabilities related to ventilation, tissue perfusion, pharmacokinetics, and mobility. Critical care nurses are uniquely situated to provide safe, compassionate care to these patients.
Source: Nursing Critical Care - Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
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