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- Title
A team approach to the prevention of unplanned postoperative hypothermia.
- Authors
Bitner, Jason; Hilde, Leana; Hall, Kenneth; Duvendack, Tammy
- Abstract
Postoperative hypothermia (ie, a core temperature lower than 96.8 degrees F [36 degrees C]), is a problem frequently seen in surgical patients, especially those undergoing total joint replacement. Patients who experience hypothermia may have increased recovery times and postoperative complications. A team of clinical staff members and personnel from the performance improvement (PI) department of a hospital used a PI model to incorporate use of preoperative forced-air warming blankets that resulted in improved postoperative core temperatures.
- Publication
AORN journal, 2007, Vol 85, Issue 5, p921
- ISSN
0001-2092
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.aorn.2007.04.009