Postoperative hypothermia is common after surgery; that may affect hospital stay, wound healing, patient satisfaction; It is defined as the situation where the central body temperature drops below 36°C. Hypothermia; it can be caused by reasons leading to decreased heat production, increased heat loss or disrupted thermoregulation. It is classified in three different categories: light, medium and heavy. Maintaining normothermia in surgical patients; It is important for patient safety, patient satisfaction, obtaining positive surgical results and maintaining quality care. It is one of the important responsibilities of the surgical nurse to know the factors that increase the risk of hypothermia and preventive interventions in the surgical patient, to apply effective active and passive heating methods and to closely monitor the body temperature. Considering the problems and complications caused by hypothermia, preventing the development of hypothermia is important in ensuring the safety of the surgical patient. Surgical nurses, which have an important role in preventing hypothermia, can contribute to the creation of hypothermia prevention guides by experimental research.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Health Care Administration |
Journal Section | Review |
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Publication Date | June 30, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 4 Issue: 1 |