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A systematic review of intraoperative warming to prevent postoperative complications

Scott, E.M.; Buckland, R.

Authors

E.M. Scott

R. Buckland



Abstract

• THIS SYSTEMATIC REVIEW examines whether preventing hypothermia during surgery prevents postoperative complications and thereby improves outcomes for patients. Twenty-six randomized controlled trials were identified, and data extraction and assessment of study quality were carried out by two researchers independently. The results of studies with similar patients, surgical procedures, and outcomes were pooled. • OUTCOMES MEASURED included postoperative pain levels, thermal comfort, and treatment costs. Postoperative complications identified were shivering, cardiac events, need for blood transfusion, wound infections, and pressure ulcers. The majority of studies favored treatment.

Citation

Scott, E., & Buckland, R. (2006). A systematic review of intraoperative warming to prevent postoperative complications. AORN Journal, 83(5), 1090-1104,1107. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0001-2092%2806%2960120-8

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date May 1, 2006
Deposit Date Jun 7, 2007
Journal AORN Journal
Print ISSN 0001-2092
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 83
Issue 5
Pages 1090-1104,1107
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/s0001-2092%2806%2960120-8