SURGICAL RISK FACTORS: OBESITY -- IMPLEMENTING ASSESSMENT AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES

Course overview

Obesity is defined by the National Institutes of Health as a body mass index (BMI; calculated as kg/m2) of 30 or above. Obesity is considered an epidemic in the United States, and more children than ever are now considered obese. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of strategies for assessment and prevention of surgical risk factors in patients who are obese, and to aid in caring for the obese patient undergoing surgery. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.