British journal of anaesthesia
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The intensive care unit (ICU) is a high-cost high-risk area in which analysis of previous litigation cases may help to improve future practice. ⋯ Litigation arising from care in the ICU is common, costly, and is likely to follow a poor outcome. Whilst the importance of airway/respiratory care and infection control measures are highlighted, the clear prominence of pressure sores in ICU-related litigation is worrisome and represents one particular area for practice improvement.
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Review Meta Analysis
The Effect of patient warming during Caesarean delivery on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a meta-analysis.
Perioperative warming is recommended for surgery under anaesthesia, however its role during Caesarean delivery remains unclear. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the efficacy of active warming on outcomes after elective Caesarean delivery. ⋯ Active warming for elective Caesarean delivery decreases perioperative temperature reduction and the incidence of hypothermia and shivering. These findings suggest that forced air warming or warmed fluid should be used for elective Caesarean delivery.