Bariatric Surgery GUIDELINES Pocketcard: the Endocrine Society : Post-Op Management

by The Endocrine Society; International Guidelines Center (Igc)

• ISBN13: 9780984666720
• ISBN10: 0984666729
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-17
• Publisher: Atlasbooks Dist Serv
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Summary

The GUIDELINES Pocketcard is a 4 x 7 inch spiral-bound pocketcard containing society-endorsed, evidence-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practicing clinicians, quality managers, nurses, educators, and medical students. The Bariatric Surgery GUIDELINES Pocketcardis endorsed by the Endocrine Society (ES) and based on the latest ES guidelines. This practical quick-reference tool contains surgery options, detailed assessment and management recommendations that include diagnosis and treatment of nutritional deficiencies, a schedule for laboratory monitoring, prevention and treatment of weight regain, a management algorithm, and comprehensive tables of pharmaceuticals used to treat hypoglycemic and lipid abnormalities. The Bariatric Surgery GUIDELINES Pocketcardprovides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including key points; a diagram of surgical options; post-op nutritional management; diagnosis and treatment of nutritional deficiencies; a statin comparison chart; and detailed drug information including strengths, formulations, and comments. Applications include point of care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, and clinical research.