Critical care of the morbidly obese.
This article describes the special needs of the critically ill morbidly obese, with a focus on the care of the postoperative obesity surgery patient. The technique of surgery is described elsewhere in this journal. Details of nursing care complicated by obesity are discussed. Environment of care modifications required for routine care of the morbidly obese in critical care are detailed. Pharmacokinetic factors to be considered are reviewed. A case study is presented to coalesce concepts presented.
Davidson
Judy E
JE
Pomerado Hospital, Poway, Calif, USA.
Kruse
Michael W
MW
Cox
Deborah H
DH
Duncan
Ron
R
D000328:Adult; D001510:Bed Rest / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000379:methods