Can we protect pediatric burn patients from hypothermia in the operating room?
Cengiz Sahutoglu,
Geylani Ozok,
Canan Bor
Abstract:Introduction: Burns are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children, ranking third among injury-related deaths. Maintaining body temperature in burn patients is challenging, with the literature reporting an incidence of hypothermia up to 60%.
Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study included 54 pediatric burn patients who underwent surgery in the pediatric surgery operating room between January 2016 and December 2019, comprising a total of 112 procedures. The hypothermia was define… Show more
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