Mild perioperative hypothermia

Article Abstract:

Hypothermia is very common during surgery. This occurs because anesthetics block the body's normal thermoregulatory mechanisms, including shivering and constriction of blood vessels to conserve heat. The environment in the operating room is often cool also. Hypothermia prolongs postoperative recovery and affects immune function. It can increase the risk of surgical wound infections and blood loss. It also increases the risk of heart arrhythmias. It can be prevented by covering the patient with blankets or plastic bags and infusing warmed intravenous fluids.

Causes of, Complications and side effects, Surgery, Postoperative complications, Hypothermia

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A factorial trial of six interventions for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting

Article Abstract:

A randomized, controlled factorial trial of six interventions is conducted for the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. The findings indicate that ondansetron, dexamethasone and droperidol each reduced the risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting by about 26 percent.

Science & research, Research

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Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting- a multimedia solution to a persistent problem

Article Abstract:

The relative efficacy of three commonly used antiemetics, namely droperidol, dexamethasone and ondasetron is assessed. The findings indicate that antiemetic drugs with different mechanisms of action have additive effects on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting.

Health aspects, Dexamethasone, droperidol (Medication)

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