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Bariatric Care: Current Trends, Treatments & Challenges


Speaker:
Marcia Gamaly, PhD(C), MSN, MHA, RN-BC, CEN, PCCN
Duration:
2 Hours 15 Minutes
Copyright:
Jan 25, 2018
Publisher:
PESI Inc.
Product Code:
RNV077775


Description

Obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States. One-third of the adult population is overweight, and another third is obese. Obesity contributes to numerous comorbidities, limits quality of life, and shortens lifespans. This population often requires more frequent medical and nursing care due to their obesity and related comorbidities. Learn new strategies to address the unique care needs for this patient population, from optimal disease management to safe handling tips to the prevention of skin issues.

To further complicate things, obesity bias and negative attitudes and interactions with providers may dissuade some patients from seeking the healthcare they desperately need, and may negatively affect outcomes. Evaluate your own perceptions and discover how to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce disparities in this vulnerable population!

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Marcia Gamaly, PhD(C), MSN, MHA, RN-BC, CEN, PCCN's Profile

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Marcia Gamaly, PhD(C), MSN, MHA, RN-BC, CEN, PCCN, has over twenty years of nursing experience at the bedside and in staff development. Marcia currently works as a clinical nurse educator at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In her current role, she oversees and plans the educational needs of over 250 nurses and supports staff on a variety of units, including a step-down, neuro-tele and medical-surgical units. She has developed and presented on a variety of topics including certification courses for critical care, progressive care, medical-surgical, oncology and emergency nursing. Other presentations include telemetry skills day, medical-surgical skills day, cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation, post-operative care and heart failure. Additionally, Marcia is an instructor for BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC and ASLS and works as a per-diem emergency department staff nurse.

She is a doctoral student at Villanova University, with a research interest in bariatrics. She is certified in medical-surgical nursing, progressive care nursing, emergency nursing, and professional staff development. She is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Marcia combines her role in clinical education with hands-on experience to deliver a high-level learning opportunity that is patient-focused and outcome-driven. The meaningful insights she has to share will be applied easily at the bedside to improve your own care of patients!

 

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Marcia Gamaly has an employment relationship with St. Mary Medical Center and Lower Bucks Hospital. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Marcia Gamaly is a member of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses; America Association of Critical-Care Nurses; American Nurses Association; American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; and Emergency Nurses Association.


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Objectives

  1. Anticipate complications unique to bariatric patients.
  2. Explain nursing actions to enhance a bariatric patient’s safety.
  3. Evaluate one’s own perception of how obesity impacts the quality of life of bariatric patients.
  4. Differentiate between various surgical procedures for weight loss management.

Outline

Bariatric Care Challenges and Risks
  • System Assessments & Special Considerations
  • Physiological Impact of Obesity
  • Skin Integrity Concerns
  • Altered Pharmacokinetics
  • Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Weight Loss Options
  • Medical Options
  • Surgical Options: Restrictive and/or Malabsorptive
  • Post-Op Complications
Related Bariatric Care Issues
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Bariatric Equipment Issues
  • Complications
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea Assessment
  • Bariatric Sensitivity and Obesity Bias

Target Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Educators

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