title: Inadvertent hypothermia in the operating theatre.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Kent Hospital NHS Trust, Canterbury.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McNeil
mesh_terms: 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