title: Recognition and management of complications following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a guide for health care workers in non-bariatric hospitals.
abstract: The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a commonly performed weight loss procedure that has created a growing special population of postoperative patients. Teaching nursing staff in non-bariatric hospitals about the procedure, common complications, and interventions can help prevent unnecessary adverse patient events.
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois Healthcare at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Bethany J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Clutts
mesh_terms: D004032:Diet; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*