Improving Bariatric Patient Transport and Care with Simulation

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" Improving Bariatric Patient Transport and Care with Simulation "
Gable, Brad D; Gardner, Aimee K; Celik, Dan H; Bhalla, Mary Colleen; Ahmed, Rami A

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	933844
Doc. No	:	LA343141hz
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Gable, Brad D; Gardner, Aimee K; Celik, Dan H; Bhalla, Mary Colleen; Ahmed, Rami A
Title & Author	:	Improving Bariatric Patient Transport and Care with Simulation [Article]\ Gable, Brad D; Gardner, Aimee K; Celik, Dan H; Bhalla, Mary Colleen; Ahmed, Rami A
Title of Periodical	:	Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Volume/ Issue Number	:	15/2
Date	:	2014
Abstract	:	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.