What special consideration should be made when operating on bariatric trauma patients that could negatively impact their surgical outcome?

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The bariatric trauma patient is at increased risk for retention of foreign bodies related to the size of the abdominal and other cavities.The obese patient often has several co-morbid conditions,including cardiac disease,hypertension,respiratory disease,diabetes,osteoarthritis,and stress incontinence.Because of their size and their decreased self-esteem the needs of bariatric patients are different from those of other patients.Societal prejudice against obesity is well established.CT and MRI scans are often not possible because of the limitations of the equipment.

What Special Consideration Should Be Made When Operating on Bariatric