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Gastroenterology
Euro Gastro 2018
J u n e 1 9 - 2 0 , 2 0 1 8
P a r i s , F r a n c e
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Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
ISSN 2575-7733
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besity is a major health problem. Bariatric surgery is a procedure
performed forthe aim of achieving weight loss. According to the World
Health Organization, obesity is defined as Body Mass Index over 30 kg/m².
This is classified as grade I (30-34.9 kg/m²), grade II (35-39.9 kg/m²) and
grade III (≥40 kg/m²). The term bariatric originates from the Greek words
baros (weight) and iatreia (medical treatment). The number of patients having
bariatric surgery has a big increase. Perioperative nurse should have enough
knowledge about bariatric surgery patient care. Bariatric surgery patients
have co-morbidities including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, hyperlipidemia,
heart failure, atrial fibrillation/flutter, venous thrombosis, and obstructive sleep
apnoea. Bariatric surgery provides an efficacious treat¬ment for adults with
morbid obesity. Patient selection, multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment,
patient education, informed consent, anesthesia management, pediatric
and adolescent care, and nursing care are important factors fort he bariatric
patient care. Gastric restrictive procedures are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass,
vertical-banded gastroplasty, laparoscopic adjustable banding, biliopancreatic
diversion with duodenal switch, vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Anastomotic
leaks and infections may ocur after surgery. pain control, wound care, deep
vein thromboembolism prophylaxis, and fluid management are important
for postoperative nursing care. professional and appropriate nursing care
for patients undergoing bariatric surgery is important for optimal clinical
outcomes.
Biography
Gul Cankaya has been working as a surgery nurse for 4 years.
She is working on management for breast cancer patients
during perioperative period. She has completed international
breast care nursing training program. She has interest in
palliative care and has trainer certification.
cankayabaris@hotmail.comPerioperative Nursing For Bariatric Surgery
Gul Cankaya
Pendik Training Hospital, Turkey
Gul Cankaya, J Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018, Volume: 2
DOI: 10.21767/2575-7733-C1-002