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W
e're all aware of the dangers of perioperative
hypothermia, and that active warming reduces
complications and speeds discharges. But let's
see how much you really know about the art
and science of maintaining normothermia. How
would you and your staff answer these 7 questions?
P A T I E N T W A R M I N G
Test Your
Patient Warming
Know-How
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
PROACTIVE
PRECAUTION
Active warming is
the most effective
way to prevent
unplanned periop-
erative hypother-
mia.
Let's hear your answers to these 7 questions.
Vallire Hooper, PhD, RN, CPAN, FAAN | Asheville, N.C.
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