Abstract
As part of the of the hospital “No Harm” strategy, hypothermia knowledge, assessment and treatment was identified as being a gap in the prevention of surgical site infections. The aim of this project was to create an awareness of hypothermia management, understand the importance of preventing hypothermia and measure the overall impact of hypothermia on SSI rate.
Highlights
assessment and treatment was identified as being a gap in the prevention of surgical site infections
The aim of this project was to create an awareness of hypothermia management
that was inclusive of patients
Summary
Understanding the relationship between hypothermia and surgical site infections (SSI’S) in order to improve recording and management of hypothermia pre, intra and post operatively. From International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC 2011) Geneva, Switzerland. Introduction / objectives As part of the of the hospital “No Harm” strategy, hypothermia knowledge, assessment and treatment was identified as being a gap in the prevention of surgical site infections. The aim of this project was to create an awareness of hypothermia management, understand the importance of preventing hypothermia and measure the overall impact of hypothermia on SSI rate
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