SCCM Resource Library-The Safe Insertion, Use, and Maintenance of Devices in ICU Patients With Severe Obesity

The Safe Insertion, Use, and Maintenance of Devices in ICU Patients With Severe Obesity

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The speaker discusses the safe insertion, use, and maintenance of devices in ICU patients with severe obesity. They emphasize the importance of language, avoiding terms like "morbid obesity" and promoting person-first language. They highlight the prevalence of obesity and the impact it has on critical illness, including increased morbidity and resource utilization. The speaker then focuses on specific considerations for monitoring, vascular access, imaging, and ICU procedures in patients with obesity. They discuss the challenges of non-invasive blood pressure monitoring, the use of longer IV cannulas, and the benefits of ultrasound guidance. They emphasize the need for planning, specialized care, and image guidance when performing procedures in patients with obesity. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of treating patients with dignity and respect.

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GI and Nutrition, 2023

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Type: two-hour concurrent | Current Challenges of Caring for the Critically Ill Patient With Severe Obesity: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (SessionID 1199585)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area GI and Nutrition

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Obesity

Year 2023

Keywords

severe obesity

person-first language

critical illness

ICU procedures

ultrasound guidance

dignity

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