The elective re-warming of postoperative cardiac patients.
The elective re-warming of patients immediately after cardiac surgery is a core nursing procedure. Various methods can be used to perform the procedure including forced air-warming systems and radiant lights. This article discusses the evidence regarding the most efficacious method.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
Joanne
J
Withers
D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000502:physiology; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced / Q000451:nursing; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*; D017694:Rewarming / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*