Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Patient with Obesity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2021.08.010
Abstract: Patients with obesity who present with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) require a nuanced approach. Those with lower body mass index (BMI) (less than 33) can be counseled on weight loss, and if successful may be… read more here.
Keywords: patient obesity; reflux disease; disease patient; gastroesophageal reflux ... See more keywords
Ventilatory Mechanics in the Patient with Obesity.
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DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000003154
Abstract: A brief review of how central adiposity affects intrathoracic pressures and its effects on spontaneous breathing and artificial ventilation. read more here.
Keywords: patient obesity; ventilatory mechanics; mechanics patient; mechanics ... See more keywords
The Relationship between Patient Obesity and Nursing Workload: An Integrative Review.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15679
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore the relationship between patient obesity and nursing workload; and discuss the nursing activities most affected by patient obesity. BACKGROUND The increasing number of patients with obesity, and the severity of… read more here.
Keywords: patients obesity; patient obesity; nursing workload; nursing ... See more keywords
The patient with obesity and super-super obesity: Perioperative anesthetic considerations
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DOI: 10.4103/sja.sja_235_22
Abstract: ABSTRACT Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality related to many complex physiologic changes and the rise worldwide has had far ranging implications in healthcare. According to the World Health Organization, over 2.8 million… read more here.
Keywords: super super; patient obesity; obesity super; obesity perioperative ... See more keywords