Abstract:Objectives: Use of clinical audits to assess and improve perioperative hypothermia management in client-owned dogs. Methods: Two clinical audits were performed. Audit 1: data were collected to determine the incidence and duration of perioperative hypothermia (defined rectal temperatures < 37.5˚C). The results from Audit 1 were presented to clinic staff and a consensus reached on changes to be implemented to improve temperature management. Following one month with the changes in place, Audit 2 was performed … Show more
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