BARIATRICS: Flashcards
Bariatrics =
the branch of medicine relating to the study and treatment of obesity
What raises the risk of overweight and obesity?
Lack of physical activity
Unhealthy eating behaviors
Not getting enough good-quality sleep
High amounts of stress
Genetics
Medicines
Your environment
Increased Risk:
DM II, heart disease, HTN, Stroke, apnea, osteoporosis
BMI > 30
Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is an inexpensive, quick, easy tool used to screen for a weight category
Based on height and weight
The most commonly used method today for classifying obesity is based on the BMI
The BMI Formula to calculate Body Mass Index:
take your weight (in kilograms)
and divide by your height (in meters) squared
Underweight:
<18.5
Normal weight:
18.5 – 24.9
Overweight:
25 – 29.9
Obese:
30.0 – 39.9
Extreme Obesity:
40.0 or greater
Bariatric Surgeries
Gastric Bypass
Laproscopic Gastric Banding
Gastric Sleeve
Intragastric Balloon
Duodenal Switch
Gastric Bypass Diet
Up to 6 weeks➔ liquid or soft diet; solids added gradually
Pts work with dietician to plan healthy meals balanced in macro & miconutrients
Life-time supplement of vitamins & minerals
Immediately after surgery ➔ Pts likely feel ‘full’ with a couple sips of water
Bowel movements not regular after surgery ➔ avoid constipation & straining
Patients advised: no liquid during meals, before and after meal (once on solids), eat slowly, 5-6 small meals
Dumping Syndrome ➔
stomach empties food into SI too quickly➔ faint, lightheaded, shaky
High Sugar foods
Panniculus Grading
Grade 1- Covers hairline of mons pubis but not the genitalia
Grade 2- Extends to cover the genitalia
Grade 3- Extends to cover the upper thighs
Grade 4- Extends to cover the mid thighs
Grade 5- Extends to cover the knees and beyond
Bariatric Movement challenges
Panniculus (pannus)
Movement patterns ➔ ADLs, bed mobility, transfers, ambulation
Locations of adipose tissue➔ Adipose Folds ➔ impacts movement
Location of feet ➔ LE mechanics➔ impacts movement
Bariatric comorbidities
type 2 diabetes
dyslipidemia
cancer risk
mood disorders
heart disease
reproductive disorders
liver disease
hypertension
***patient education
Dionne’s Bariatric Body Types
Apple Ascites
Apple Pannus
Pear Abduction
Pear Adduction
Gluteal Shelf
Apple Ascites
High waist to hip ratio with forward abdominal region
Cardiopulmonary intolerance to flat postures
Supine to sit ➔ roll supine to sidelying, progress to sit at edge of bed