Perioperative Hypothermia

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Updated 30 Oct 2024 Certificate ANCC Accredited

Patients undergoing anaesthesia are at a higher risk of hypothermia. This Ausmed Course looks at an interdisciplinary approach to preventing perioperative hypothermia and all associated adverse patient outcomes.

Content

7 Video Units • 16 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Pretest
4 Questions
Physiological Effects
2 Questions
2m
Identifying High-Risk Patients
1 Question
2m
Preoperative Management
3 Questions
2m
Intraoperative Management
2 Questions
3m
Postoperative Management
2 Questions
2m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Apply appropriate, best-practice techniques to assist the prevention and management of perioperative hypothermia.

2

Accurately assess, recognise and respond to a patient experiencing perioperative hypothermia.

Who it's for:

This Ausmed Course is relevant to nurses and other healthcare professionals working in the perioperative environment.

Why it's needed:

Perioperative hypothermia can be associated with serious adverse outcomes for patients. Prevention and management of this condition are vital to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide nurses and other healthcare professionals with essential information on the physiology, prevention and management of perioperative hypothermia.

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Last updated30 Oct 2024

Published20 Feb 2022

Due for review28 Nov 2024
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