There is uncertainty in regard to the health implications of those persons who border between normal weight and morbid obesity. In this descriptive study, selected physiological responses to cholecystectomy in normal and overweight (20-40% above ideal weight) adults were investigated. Differences between the two groups were examined. In addition, this study determined if there are significant differences in situational variables related to the hospital stay of normal and overweight adults. A retrospective chart review was conducted on 59 normal (n = 22) and overweight (n = 37) adults who had experienced cholecystectomies. The outcome data, related to eight physiologic responses to surgery, included blood loss, purulent wound drainage, fever, pain, nausea, vomiting, intravenous therapy, and mobility. Data related to the hospital stay included length of stay, time in surgery, and time in postanesthesia care. Data analysis using t-tests demonstrated that the responses of normal and overweight subjects were not significantly different for the 14 research questions.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:arizona.edu/oai:arizona.openrepository.com:10150/277269 |
| Date | January 1990 |
| Creators | Walker, Denise Lorraine, 1953- |
| Contributors | Woodtli, Margaret A. |
| Publisher | The University of Arizona. |
| Source Sets | University of Arizona |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text, Thesis-Reproduction (electronic) |
| Rights | Copyright © is held by the author. Digital access to this material is made possible by the University Libraries, University of Arizona. Further transmission, reproduction or presentation (such as public display or performance) of protected items is prohibited except with permission of the author. |
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