SCIP 10; Are We Measuring the Right Measure?

The adverse effects of perioperative hypothermia have been well documented. Maintaining a core body temperature above 36 degrees is associated with higher tissue oxygenation and a decreased risk of surgical site infections and other adverse events. Maintaining normothermia is especially important in...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2014-06, Vol.42 (6), p.S63-S63
Main Authors: Greene, Linda R., RN, MPS, CIC, Pettis, Ann Marie, RN, BSN, CIC, Brown, Lynne, RN, MBA, CIC, Romig, Sherry, RN, Shelly, Mark, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colorectal surgery
Disease prevention
Hypothermia
Infection Control
Infectious Disease
Inpatient care
Nosocomial infections
Patient safety
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Summary:The adverse effects of perioperative hypothermia have been well documented. Maintaining a core body temperature above 36 degrees is associated with higher tissue oxygenation and a decreased risk of surgical site infections and other adverse events. Maintaining normothermia is especially important in colon surgery. We sought to determine whether the Results of our SCIP-10 measure reflected the potential risk to the patient.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2014.03.154