Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 15 TSC 368 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Patients With Obesity
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The idea
Patients with obesity need special planning for positioning, transfer and anesthesia.
In practice
Moving bariatric patients takes significant force, so powered lifts, lateral transfer devices and extra staff are used; obesity can also raise some anesthesia risks.
Where people slip
Equipment such as tables, armboards and positioning devices must be rated for the patient's size.
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