W
e know that keep-
ing patients warm
from admission to
discharge dramatically improves their chances of
avoiding such post-operative complications as surgical
wound infections and increased bleeding, and such stressful conse-
quences as delayed discharge and thermal discomfort (shivering). See
what else you know about warming by taking this 15-question quiz.
1. The majority of heat loss in the first 30 minutes of surgery occurs via
__________ .
a. conductive heat loss
b. convective heat loss
c. evaporative heat loss
d. radiant heat loss
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15 Questions on Patient Warming
Can you ace our pop quiz on preventing hypothermia?
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN
z BLANKET COVERAGE The passive
insulation provided by a warm blanket
will reduce heat loss by as much as 30%.
Carrie L. Frederick, MD
Portland, Maine