You are developing evidence-based guidelines for the OR. Of the following methods of warming patients undergoing major surgery, which has been shown to be most beneficial?
a. Placing warm blankets on the patient
b. Using a circulating water device
c. Using a forced air warming system
d. None of the above
B
A study examining the best method to prevent hypothermia during surgery tested a variety of warming devices. This study noted that circulating warming devices were most effective in maintaining body temperature control during surgery.
You might also like to view...
Dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross distinguished five stages of ______________ in her highly respected book
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient in the emergency department is experiencing a massive stroke with extremely low blood flow to the brain exhibited by a BP less than 60 mm Hg
The nurse suddenly notes there is a sharp rise in the BP to 250 mm Hg. This high BP lasts about 5 minutes, and then the BP drops sharply again. The pathophysiologic principle behind this is likely due to the A) activation of the autonomic nervous system. B) release of mineralocorticoids. C) CNS ischemic response. D) protective homeostatic mechanism.
A patient with increased intracranial pressure after a traumatic brain injury is demonstrating an irregular breathing pattern, a slower heart rate, and a rising systolic blood pressure
Which of the following should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient? 1. brain herniation 2. stroke in evolution 3. myocardial infarction 4. acute renal failure
One of the most troublesome adverse effects of the "atypical" antipsychotic medications is:
a. hypertensive crisis b. tardive dyskinesia c. weight gain d. anticholinergic delirium