Just A Small Slice
The Chosen One
...But It Hurts
Outcomes
What? No Cake?!
100

Name a bariatric surgical procedure performed at UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Carlisle, and UPMC Memorial.

What is BPD, Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve?

100

To be a candidate for bariatric surgery, the client must have a BMI greater than 30 and at least 2 of these.

What are co-morbidities?

100

Symptoms of this post-op complication include: hypoactive bowel sounds, nausea and vomiting, and excessive belching.

What is a post-op ileus?
100

A state of health or event that follows care and it may be affected by health care is known as this.

What is an outcome?

100

What is the first diet stage patients are on once home from the hospital?

What is the clear liquid stage?

200

This surgery creates a small pouch that bypasses a large portion of the stomach and duodenum and attaches directly to the small intestine. It is considered restrictive and malabsorptive.

What is a gastric bypass?

200

 According to the ASMBS what is the lowest BMI that would be considered for a weight loss procedure?

What is 30?

200

After bariatric surgery, ambulation, medications, NGT, and NPO are all considered forms of this.

What is a treatment?

200

To achieve optimal outcomes after weight-loss surgery and meet criteria for an MBSAQIP Accredited Center, how long should patients follow-up with a multi-disciplinary bariatric team after weight loss surgery?

What is lifelong?

200

What is the recommended portion size for patients when first introducing solid foods?

What is a 1/4 of a cup?

300

This bariatric surgery is NOT reversible. 

What is the sleeve gastrectomy?

300

How long does the preoperative workup for bariatric surgery routinely take?

What is 6-11 months?

300
Symptoms of this post-op complication includes chest pain, shortness of breath and tachycardia.

What is a Pulmonary Embolus?

300

Hospitals are rewarded by being reimbursed by what government program?

Who/What is Medicare?
300

What is the long-term portion size for patients after bariatric surgery?

What is 1 cup?

400

How many laproscopic sites do patients typically have?

What is 5 to 6?

400

What is the typical age range for pt's having weight loss surgery through UPMC Weight Management?

What is 18-65 years old?

400

Use of the postoperative glycemic protocol is important to regulate the patient's this.

What is blood sugar?

400

Name a bariatric outcome that is monitored.

What is Reduction of BMI, or Postoperative Follow-up, or Morbidity and Mortality, or Readmissions and Reoperations?

400

What are the recommended guidelines for protein shakes before and after surgery?

What is 20-30 grams of protein and 200 calories or less?

500

This minimally invasive, modern surgical technique is how all 3 bariatric surgeries are performed at UPMC. 

What is laparoscopically?

500

What testing is needed prior to the day of the surgery?

What are labs, EKG, and EGD?
500

Name 3 things to promote optimal pain management.

What is hourly rounding for pain, communication of next dose available, education on medication side effects/frequency, pain management plan, and non-pharmacologic modalities (ice, walking, repo)?

500

Operational, clinical, financial, and operating room are all considered this.

What are hospital reported outcomes?

500

What are the vitamin supplements recommended to patients after surgery?

What is a bariatric specific multivitamin with iron, b12 and calcium?

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