Bridging the gap in bariatric patient care: Pathophysiology, assessment and transport solutions

With the changing nature of the American body habitus, EMS providers have been increasingly challenged to provide care for very large patients, and a comprehensive approach is necessary to address the problem without harming patients or the providers.

Aimee Roth

Objectives

Bridging the gap in bariatric patient care: Pathophysiology, assessment and

transport solutions

Understand rapid growth of morbid obese population and unique

emergency care needs

2. Verbalize Bariatric equipment, assessment and liability considerations

3. Understand imitations and design implications for conventional and

bariatric moving devices

4. Identify need and components involved in establishing safe and

dignified care and transport of the bariatric population