Improving Bariatric Patient Transport and Care with Simulation
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Gable, Brad D; Gardner, Aimee K; Celik, Dan H; Bhalla, Mary Colleen; Ahmed, Rami A
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Introduction: Obesity is prevalent in the United States. Obese patients have physiologic differences from non-obese individuals. Not only does transport and maintenance of these patients require use of specialized equipment, but it also requires a distinct skill set and knowledge base. To date, there is no literature investigating simulation as a model for educating pre-hospital providers in the care of bariatric patients. The purpose of this study was to determine if a 3-hour educational course with simulation could improve paramedics' knowledge and confidence of bariatric procedures and transport. This study also examined if prior experience with bariatric transport affected training outcomes.
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Date of Publication
2014
Title
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Volume Number
15/2
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Gable, Brad D; Gardner, Aimee K; Celik, Dan H; Bhalla, Mary Colleen; Ahmed, Rami A