When do trauma patients lose temperature? – a prospective observational study

ConclusionTrauma patients are at risk for hypothermia already at the scene of injury. Lay persons and professionals should focus on early prevention of heat loss. An active, individually tailored approach to counter hypothermia in trauma should begin immediately at the scene of injury and continue during transportation to hospital. Active rewarming during evacuation should be considered.

Source: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica - January 7, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: S. C. Eidstuen, O. Uleberg, G. Vangberg, E. Skogvoll Tags: Original Article Source Type: research