A comparison of different rewarming strategies for post-operative hypothermic patients
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate various interventions used for rewarming patients with post-anesthetic hypothermia and to determine which treatments are most effective. Hypothermia is a potential complication that is seen in many patients post-operatively. It is defined as any temperature below 35 degrees Celsius (C) or 95.8 degrees Fahrenheit (F). The combination of anesthesia, cold room temperatures, and compromised patients predisposes them to hypothermia. Physicians and nurses need to understand the potential complications that can occur if patients are left to rewarm themselves passively. Many strategies are available to help patients achieve normothermia. In this review of research, the physiology of thermoregulation, complications of, and treatments for hypothermia are presented.
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Thesis Completion
1998
Semester
Summer
Advisor
Giovinco, Gina
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
College
College of Health and Public Affairs
Degree Program
Nursing
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs;Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
DP0021521
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Fourman, Shani L., "A comparison of different rewarming strategies for post-operative hypothermic patients" (1998). HIM 1990-2015. 126.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/126