Hypothermia in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Wake Up Call

Total joint patients are particularly vulnerable to perioperative hypothermia (PH) (combined effects of anesthesia, radiation and convective heat loss from exposed skin surfaces and cool temperatures in the operating room). There are limited studies on PH in these patients.

Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - November 7, 2017 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jordan Simpson, Vijai Thomas, Sabir Ismaily, Pavel Muradov, Philip Noble, Stephen Incavo Source Type: research