Pre-Operative, Intra-Operative, and Post-Operative Warming
Nashville Anesthesia Professionals
JUNE 23, 2025
Perioperative hypothermia, defined as a core body temperature below 36°C, is a frequent and preventable complication associated with anesthesia and surgical procedures. Patients often enter the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) with hypothermia due to the effects of anesthesia and environmental exposure during surgery.
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