Efficacy of Forced-Air Warming to Prevent Perioperative Hypothermia in Morbidly-Obese Versus Non-obese Patients

ConclusionThe forced-air warming mattress is effective in preventing hypothermia in MO patients. However, excess weight is associated with frequent dysfunction of the system, which does not make it a practical system in a context of MO.

Source: Obesity Surgery - January 11, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research