Perioperative Hypothermia

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Updated 27 Jun 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 updated27 Jun 2024

Published20 Feb 2022

Due for review30 Jul 2024
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This course has been published with the American Nurses Credentialing Center Accreditation.
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