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The Bariatric Patient: An Overview of Perioperative Care
Publication date: August 2015 Source:AORN Journal, Volume 102, Issue 2 Author(s): Jennifer L. Fencl, Angela Walsh, Dawn Vocke Obesity (ie, a body mass index of ≥30 kg/m2) is increasing in the United States. As a result, more overweight individuals are being surgically treated for weight loss, thus making it imperative for perioperative RNs to understand obesity’s effects on patients’ health, its contribution to significant comorbidities (eg, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, musculoskeletal issues, stroke), the perioperative care requirements (eg, specialized instruments and equipment,...
Source: AORN Journal - August 4, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Over-the-counter and Prescription Sleep Medication and Incident Stroke: The REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke Study
Conclusions: Over-the-counter sleep medication use may independently increase the risk of stroke beyond other risk factors in middle-aged to older individuals with no history of stroke.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 11, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Megan E. Petrov, Virginia J. Howard, Dawn Kleindorfer, Michael A. Grandner, Jennifer R. Molano, George Howard Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research