05.07.2014 Views

Understanding Anesthesiology - The Global Regional Anesthesia ...

Understanding Anesthesiology - The Global Regional Anesthesia ...

Understanding Anesthesiology - The Global Regional Anesthesia ...

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Hypothermia<br />

Hypothermia indicates a low core body temperature. Intra-operative loss of body heat can<br />

occur through four mechanisms:<br />

• Convection (e.g. exposure to drafts of cool air)<br />

• Conduction (e.g. contact with cold operating room table)<br />

• Evaporation (e.g. airway mucosa, prep solution, sweat)<br />

• Radiation (e.g. temperature gradient between patient and operating room environment)<br />

Hypothermia has effects on almost every organ system. <strong>The</strong>se include decreased wound<br />

healing, increased wound infection, decreased platelet function and increased systemic vascular<br />

resistance.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Forced air warming system<br />

Index<br />

Find Term<br />

Chapter 1 - Fluid Management<br />

Chapter 3 - General <strong>Anesthesia</strong><br />

Chapter 3 - General <strong>Anesthesia</strong><br />

Chapter 3 - General <strong>Anesthesia</strong><br />

Chapter 3 - General <strong>Anesthesia</strong><br />

Chapter 4 - Recovery<br />

Chapter 6 - Muscle Relaxants<br />

Chapter 6 - Muscle Relaxants<br />

Chapter 6 - Muscle Relaxants<br />

Chapter 6 - Muscle Relaxants

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!