Effect of Prewarming on Inadvertent Hypothermia and Thermal Comfort

Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (IPH), where core body temperature is less than 36 °C or 96.8°F, occurs in 26-90% of patients undergoing elective surgery. This preventable anesthesia- and surgery-related complication affects patients’ outcome and is associated with increased risk for surgical site infections (SSIs), bleeding, blood transfusions, and decreased patient thermal c omfort.
Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research