Inadvertent hypothermia in the operating theatre.
Unintentional hypothermia in the operating theatre is often overlooked. Older people who have sustained trauma are vulnerable to hypothermia during surgery. Inadvertent hypothermia can have a number of adverse effects. Critical incident analysis can encourage nurses to challenge ritualistic practice.
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Kent Hospital NHS Trust, Canterbury.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D012307:Risk Factors