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Description:

Approximately 50% of all surgical patients experience hypothermia during surgery. Unintentional perioperative hypothermia may be caused by low ambient temperatures in the operating room, an open exposed wound, administration or use of cool fluids, or general anesthesia. Patients may experience the systemic effects of hypothermia for several days after surgery that can affect their recovery and length of hospital stay.

This presentation will discuss:

• the causes of unintentional perioperative hypothermia
• the effects of pre-medication and anesthesia on the body’s ability to maintain normothermia
• the complications associated with hypothermia and
• the effectiveness of different methods to maintain normothermia.

Eligible for 1.0 credit hour

Speakers:

Kathleen B. Stoessel, RN, BSN, MS Kimberly-Clark Health Care In her current role as Senior Manager, Clinical Education and Accreditation for Kimberly-Clark Health Care, Ms. Stoessel is responsible for the development and presentation of accredited education programs for healthcare professionals. As a member of Kimberly-Clark’s Scientific Affairs and Clinical Education Department, she serves as an internal consultant and is a professional speaker who presents nationally and internationally on clinically related topics. Ms. Stoessel received her Registered Nurse Diploma from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, West Virginia; BS in Nursing from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island; and MS in Education from Memphis State University in Memphis, Tennessee.

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