Postoperative Warming of Children With Hypothermia

Patients rarely remember much of the happenings surrounding surgery and anesthesia. If they do, it usually has something to do with those warm blankets. Keeping patients warm in the postanesthesia care unit will likely remain at the top of the nurse's priority list for several reasons. Although we appreciate being remembered for bringing comfort to our patients, hypothermia effects can range from increased blood loss to dysrhythmias. These Chinese researchers sought to expand our knowledge about best practices to treat postoperative hypothermia in very young children.

Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - January 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary W. Stewart Tags: Research News Source Type: research