Etiology and sequelae of perioperative accidental hypothermia

Accidental hypothermia is a frequent event during the perioperative period. Recent studies revealed a drop in core temperature of over 2 degrees C in more than 50% of all patients undergoing an operation. This drop in core temperature seems to be primarily due to the following factors. Anaesthesia p...

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Published in:	Anaesthesiologie und Reanimation Vol. 27; no. 1; p. 4
Main Author:	Pannen, B H J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	German
Published:	Germany 2002
Subjects:	Autonomic Nervous System - physiopathology Body Temperature Regulation - physiology Humans Hypothermia - complications Hypothermia - etiology Hypothermia - physiopathology Intraoperative Complications - etiology Intraoperative Complications - physiopathology Postoperative Complications - etiology Postoperative Complications - physiopathology Risk Factors
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