Muir et al., 2008 - Google Patents
Safe patient handling of the bariatric patient: sharing of experiences and practical tips when using bariatric algorithmsMuir et al., 2008
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- 7749219358160020814
- Author
- Muir M
- Heese G
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- Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care
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A large percentage of bariatric patients admitted into healthcare facilities will need assistance with patient handling activities such as bathing, hygiene care of skin and wounds, repositioning in bed, assisting out of bed, and toileting. For the dependent patient …
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