External patient temperature control in emergency centres, trauma centres, intensive care units and operating theatres: A multi-society literature review
Here we review the available literature supporting the routine and timely use of external patient warming devices of all possible types during emergency department and peri-operative situations, including the role of best ambient temperature, and provides a best-practice statement on the need for such devices. It aims to present a guideline document endorsed by the major South African professional societies in the field of emergency and peri-operative care.
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2013
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0256-95742013000900013 |
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Summary: | Here we review the available literature supporting the routine and timely use of external patient warming devices of all possible types during emergency department and peri-operative situations, including the role of best ambient temperature, and provides a best-practice statement on the need for such devices. It aims to present a guideline document endorsed by the major South African professional societies in the field of emergency and peri-operative care. |
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