36°- 38° C, or 96.8° - 100.4°F
American Society of Perianesthsia Nurses
1. What is the
temperature range of a
normothermic patient,
according to AS- PAN's
practice recommen-
dation?
2. What does ASPAN
stand for?
3. What are the criteria for in- - If the anticipated anesthesia time is >30 minutes.
stituting forced air warm- - Pt's who are hypothermic preoperatively.
ing in the preoperative pe- - Pt's at increased risk for suttering complications from
hypothermia.
riod?
4. Name some alternative - Warmed IV fluids
active warming measures: - Warmed irrigation fluids
-Circulating water garments
-Circulating water mattresses
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