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Michelle Dendis1, Katie Hooven
1Michelle Dendis is a Family Nurse Practitioner Student, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ. Dr. Katie Hooven is an Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ. Dr. Hooven can be reached via e-mail at hoovenk@tcnj.edu.
Preventing hypothermia during cesarean birth is crucial. Effective warming measures include IV fluid warming, forced-air warming, and warming mattresses, supported by national guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Obstetrics
- Perinatal Care
Background:
- Maternal hypothermia poses risks during cesarean birth.
- Perioperative warming is essential for patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common warming measures for cesarean birth.
- To evaluate the efficacy of these hypothermia prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Integrative review of literature from 2006-2018.
- Searched databases including PubMed, CINAHL, EBSCO, and Google Scholar.
- Included English-language articles on hypothermia and cesarean birth.
Main Results:
- Seventeen articles were analyzed.
- Common measures included IV fluid warming, forced-air warming, and combined methods.
- Warming mattresses and ambient OR temperature were also noted.
Conclusions:
- Warming measures significantly reduce hypothermia risk in cesarean births.
- Effective interventions include IV fluid warming, forced-air warming, and warming mattresses.
- Adherence to national guidelines from nursing organizations is recommended.
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