The causes of IPH are complex, primarily involving inhibition of thermoregulation by anesthetic drugs, heat loss during surgery, and the comprehensive influence of various patient factors such as age, body mass index, and health status. After general anesthesia, the patient’s core temperature typically undergoes three phases of decline.

Post-surgery complications can range from mild discomfort to serious health risks, affecting both the success of the surgery and overall recovery time. Common complications include: Infection at the Surgical Site Infections can develop if bacteria enter the incision site, leading to redness, swelling, and pain. Serious infections can spread and ...

Abstract. A study documents the long-term durability of weight loss and remission of related conditions after bariatric surgery, as well as the greater health benefits in adolescents than would be ...

Patients were categorised as having chronic post-surgical pain if any pain score at the site of surgery (average, worst or now) was ≥ 4 (out of 10) at day 97 (indicating moderate or severe pain ) and the day 97 composite pain score (of average pain, worst pain and current pain, range 0–30) was greater than the composite pain score at ...

This nursing care plan and management guide can assist in providing care for patients with hyperthermia. Get to know the nursing assessment, interventions, goals, and nursing diagnosis to promote safe nursing care for patients with hyperthermia.