Abstract:To the Editor: Hypothermia is described as a state in which the core temperature of a patient is decreased to equal to or <36°, which is a common and severe complication among patients undergoing elective surgery. [1] Studies reported that hypothermia is associated with an increased risk of several adverse events including postoperative shivering, surgical site infection, increased blood loss, and a longer length of hospitalization. [2] Active warming for >30 min during the surgical procedure has been found to… Show more
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