18th Annual Bariatric Summit

The 18th Annual Bariatric Summit is organized by CineMed, Inc. and will be held from Sep 23 - 24, 2022 at Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Physician Learning Objectives:
Participants should be able, after completing this activity: • Describe the criteria used to identify suitable candidates for surgery
• Discuss the principles behind a multidisciplinary approach in bariatric surgery
• Discuss postoperative and perioperative care for obese patients
• Explain the changes in diet and lifestyle after bariatric operation
• Define the key elements of a successful program in bariatrics
• Identify key risk management strategies
• Discussion of advanced issues in surgical treatment for clinically severe obesity
• Identify the metabolic syndrome components and their relationship to obesity
• Discuss the treatment options for severe type 2 diabetes and the effects of surgery

Nurse Learning Objectives:
Participants should be able:
• Identify the different nursing roles in a program for bariatric patients
• Identify the key equipment and environmental requirements of a bariatric program
• Identify the problems of the physical assessment in relation to the bariatric patient
• Identify the nursing role in relation to the multidisciplinary team
• Identify the main components of bariatric documentation