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  1. Prevention of hypothermia
    Hypothermia can occur during surgery due to the effects of anaesthesia, as well as the cold operating room environment2. Pre-operative warming helps maintain normothermia, reducing the risk of hypothermia and its associated complications3.

  2. Reduced risk of surgical site infections
    Maintaining a normal body temperature may reduce the incidence of surgical site infections. Hypothermia can impair the immune response and decrease blood flow to the surgical site, increasing the risk of infection2.

  3. Improved anaesthetic outcomes
    Anaesthesia can cause vasodilation and heat loss, leading to hypothermia2. Pre-operative warming helps counteract these effects, ensuring that the patient remains warm and comfortable throughout the procedure. This can lead to a smoother recovery3.

  4. Enhanced patient comfort
    Patients who are warm before surgery experience less anxiety and discomfort4. Pre-operative warming can improve overall patient satisfaction and contribute to a more positive surgical experience.

  5. Reduction in post-operative complications
    Hypothermia is associated with various post-operative complications, including increased blood loss and need for transfusions, prolonged hospital stays, and higher rates of morbidity and mortality2. By preventing hypothermia, pre-operative warming can reduce these risks and improve overall surgical outcomes3.

 

Using BARRIER® EasyWarm® active warming blankets for pre-operative warming is a simple yet effective intervention that plays a vital role in enhancing patient safety and improving surgical outcomes.

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References:

  1. Australian College of Perioperative Nurses Ltd (ACORN). The New ACORN Standards: Volume 3 – 2023 Standards for Safe and Quality Care in the Perioperative Environment (SSQCPE) for Organisations. Adelaide: ACORN; 2023.
  2. Duff J. Busting persistent myths about perioperative hypothermia. Journal of Perioperative Nursing. 2023;36(3):article 4.
  3. McSwain JR, et al. Perioperative hypothermia: Causes, consequences and treatment. World J Anesthesiol. 2015;4(3):58–65.
  4. Riley C, Andrzejowski J. Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia. BJA Education. 2018;18(8):227–233.
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