title: Temperature and its effect on bone cement.
abstract: Bone cement mixing is often seen as a simple procedure, but the skill of the perioperative practitioner in mixing the cement may ultimately be the difference between the success and failure of a hip or knee joint replacement. Klaus-Dieter Kühn (2000) states: 'The nurses (together with the surgeon) have enormous influence on the quality of the cement dough produced; in the end, this will considerably influence the clinical long-term result of a cemented hip, acetabulum or cemented knee.' (Bone Cements). This process doesn't happen by default. It is the result of good education, supported by sound evidence and backed up by practical experience. This series of articles has explained every aspect of cement management, covering technique, temperature, timing, mixing equipment, the importance of reproducible cement quality and health and safety issues.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Eveleigh
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D019570:Inhalation Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D020366:Methylmethacrylate / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D012449:Safety; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D020366:Methylmethacrylate