Intrathecal Morphine-Related Perioperative Hypothermia in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.
CONCLUSIONS: The results refute the suggestion that intrathecal morphine contributes to greater core temperature decline in this population; however, it does confirm that perioperative hypothermia is a prevalent concern for women undergoing cesarean delivery and that pre-emptive measures should be routinely considered by health care providers.
PMID: 29362044 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Munday J, Osborne S, Yates P Tags: J Perianesth Nurs Source Type: research
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