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[Consequences of mal-temperature management during surgical operation]
1Department of Anesthesiology, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo 162-8666.
Masui. the Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology
|April 13, 2011
Summary
Anesthesia management can lead to abnormal body temperatures, primarily hypothermia (core temperature <36°C) or hyperthermia. Hypothermia, except in post-hypoxic brain injury, causes surgical complications and delayed recovery.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Physiology
Context:
- Anesthesia management is a critical factor influencing patient temperature during surgery.
- Mal-temperature situations, including hypothermia and hyperthermia, can arise from inadequate anesthetic care.
Purpose:
- This review aims to discuss the management of abnormal body temperature during surgical procedures.
- To highlight the complications associated with hypothermia and the limited therapeutic applications of hypothermia.
Summary:
- Hypothermia (core temperature <36°C) and hyperthermia are consequences of poor anesthesia management.
- Hypothermia, barring its use in post-hypoxic brain injury, offers no benefits and increases risks such as wound infection, cardiac events, and prolonged recovery.
- Hyperthermia generally has favorable effects, contrasting with the detrimental outcomes of hypothermia.
Impact:
- Effective mal-temperature management during anesthesia is crucial for preventing surgical complications.
- Understanding the risks of hypothermia can guide clinical practice towards improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital stays.
- This review provides insights into optimizing anesthetic protocols to mitigate temperature-related adverse events.
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