Magnitude and associated factors of intra-operative hypothermia among pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery: A multi-center cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypothermia is a core body temperature of less than 36 c⁰ that could increase perioperative morbidity & mortality of pediatric patients operated under general anesthesia. This study aimed to assess the magnitude and associated factors of intra-operative hypothermia among pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery.

Method

Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted on 339 pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery in referral hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statics were expressed in percentage and presented with tables. Both Bivariable and multivariable logistic analysis was done to identify factors associated with intra-operative hypothermia among pediatric patient

SUBMITTER: Mekete G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8843988 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature