Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Observational Study
Development of local guidelines to prevent perioperative hypothermia in children: a prospective observational cohort study.
Perioperative hypothermia (PH) is defined as core body temperature < 36°C during the perioperative period. The incidence of PH is not well established in children because of variations in perioperative temperature monitoring and control measures. We sought to 1) establish the incidence of pediatric PH, 2) assess its adverse outcomes, and 3) identify risk factors in our pediatric population to develop local guidelines for prevention of PH. ⋯ Perioperative hypothermia was a common problem in our pediatric population and was associated with significant adverse outcomes. Guidelines developed based on risk factors identified in the local context can facilitate workflow and implementation within the institution.
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Wait list times for total joint arthroplasties have been growing, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing operating room (OR) efficiency by reducing OR time and associated costs while maintaining quality allows the greatest number of patients to receive care. ⋯ Spinal anesthesia in the context of a dedicated block room reduced both anesthesia-controlled time and total OR time. This did not translate into a reduction in incremental cost in the spinal anesthesia group.