Her journey from nurse to patient to advocate has inspired her to
challenge facilities' approaches to treating high-BMI patients, espe-
cially as the nation's obesity epidemic is increasing the number of
heavier individuals undergoing procedures in outpatient ORs. She
believes it's time to change outdated mindsets and protocols in
order to provide safe and satisfying care for this growing patient
population.
Addressing clinical challenges
When it comes to operating on high-BMI patients, a common question
is, "Where should we draw the line?" Some facilities won't schedule
surgeries for patients with BMIs above 35, but perhaps there's more to
consider.
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