Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Body Temperature
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Critical Care / methods*
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Environment, Controlled*
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Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / classification
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Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / supply & distribution
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Heating / instrumentation
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Heating / methods
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Hospital Units / standards
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Humans
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Hypothermia / diagnosis
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Hypothermia / etiology
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Hypothermia / prevention & control*
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Perioperative Care* / adverse effects
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Perioperative Care* / methods
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Rewarming* / instrumentation
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Rewarming* / methods