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s the prevalence of obesity increases worldwide, more
and more overweight and morbidly obese patients —
more than 100 pounds over their ideal weight — will
present to your facility for surgery. Here are some prod-
ucts specifically designed to help you safely care for
today's heavier patients.
O B E S E P A T I E N T S
Handling Heavier Patients
SPECIAL HANDLING A growing number of your patients are either overweight (body mass index [BMI] of 25 to 29.9) or obese (BMI of 30 or higher).
7 products you need to care for today's
larger patients.
Jim Burger | Associate Editor
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