Are bariatric patients putting a strain on intensive care beds?

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 2010 English Publisher:Springer Science and Business Media LLCJournal:Critical Care, volume 14, page P472 (issn: 1364-8535,

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Authors: Rutherford, W; Wydell, H; McAuliffe, S; Peters, C;

doi: 10.1186/cc8704

Are bariatric patients putting a strain on intensive care beds?

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This study looks at the characteristics and outcomes of patients admitted to an ICU after bariatric surgery and considers the staffing and financial implications for the National Health Service (NHS). There is currently increased government incentive to treat obese patients with bariatric surgery with the aim of reducing co-morbidities in the future.

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