Hypothermia

Hypothermia Does Not Increase Infection Risk in Patients with Digestive Tract Decontamination

Hypothermia may improve outcome in patients after traumatic brain injury, especially when hypothermia is maintained for more than 48 hours. In the acute phase, patients with severe brain injury are more vulnerable to infections. Prolonged hypothermic treatment may further ...More
February 3, 2011
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Hospital Gown Helps Meet Government Initiative

Each year, approximately 34 million Americans undergo surgery. Millions undoubtedly associate being cold as part of their surgical experience. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) says that’s not okay, but for important reasons beyond patient comfort. ...More
November 23, 2010
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The Essentials of Maintaining Patient Normothermia

Maintaining patient normothermia pre-, peri- and post-operatively is a critical element of preventing surgical site infections and other complications such as metabolic acidosis, cardiovascular effects, increased respiratory distress and surgical bleeding. According to the ...More
February 22, 2010
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