Abstract:Introduction
Mild hypothermia is common after general anesthesia. It is associated with discomfort and shivering. Greater fall of temperature is associated with more devastating complications. Data regarding the effect of gender on perioperative hypothermia is scanty.
Objectives of the study
To determine and compare mean core temperature loss in males and females undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia.
Setting and design
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