Hypothermia
Hypothermia, an abnormal drop in body temperature, is a threat to human life. Particularly sick people run serious risks if their body temperature falls below 36ºC.
The risk of hypothermia is particularly high at moments when they are vulnerable: before, during and after surgical interventions. Factors that can contribute to hypothermia include the duration of the operation, the location of the wound, the amount of blood loss, the surface area of the wound, the environmental temperature and the anaesthetic technique.
The dangers that arise occur in practically all body systems, in particular the cardio-vascular system, the metabolic system, the central nervous system and the haematological and urogenital systems.
The aim is to maintain patient temperature at normal levels at all times: between 36.0º and 37.5º C.
Successful Temperature Management
A practical guide on how to prevent and treat hypothermia.
TSCI is proud to publish this guide with our special thanks to the author; S.D.J. van Beek, CRNA.
This guide is intended for health care professionals involved in preventing or treating hypothermia.
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