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Module 5: Abdominal Injuries

Segment 2: The Bariatric Trauma Patient

  • Prehospital transport resources and limitations
  • Lift teams/lifting equipment/safe patient handling
  • Bariatric patient care: Specialty beds, lift equipment, wheelchairs, stretchers, disposable supplies, gowns, etc.
  • Equipment considerations related to patient size (CT, MRI, etc.)
  • The bariatric patient in the OR (transfer, positioning, safety, equipment and supplies, etc.)