Busting persistent myths about perioperative hypothermia

Perioperative hypothermia occurs when a patient’s core temperature drops below 36 °C during their surgical journey. Research spanning more than thirty years highlights the negative effects of hypothermia on clinical outcomes and patient comfort.

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Main Author: Jed Duff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Australian College of Perioperative Nurses 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Perioperative Nursing
Online Access:https://journal.acorn.org.au/index.php/jpn/article/view/108
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Summary:Perioperative hypothermia occurs when a patient’s core temperature drops below 36 °C during their surgical journey. Research spanning more than thirty years highlights the negative effects of hypothermia on clinical outcomes and patient comfort.
ISSN:2209-1084
2209-1092