Standard equipment for the usual care of bariatric patients: a review of the clinical evidence and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32012000646
English
Authors' recommendations:
No evidence was identified regarding standard equipment required for the usual care of bariatric patients. One guideline recommends the provision of facilities and equipment capable of accommodating the size and weight of obese patients, based on limited empirical evidence.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/jan-2012/RC0315%20Bariatric%20Pts%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Equipment and Supplies
- Surgical Equipment
- Obesity, Morbid
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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