Effectiveness of cutaneous warming systems on temperature control: meta‐analysis

Abstract

Current evidence suggests that circulating water garments offer better temperature control than forced-air warming systems, and both are more effective than passive warming devices.

Factors associated with patient exposure and environmental control during pediatric trauma resuscitation

“…Drawing from experience in the operating room and other hospitals' practices, we added the use of forced air warming blankets as a routine warming method in our trauma bay. 29,30 A new warming blanket is placed on the examining table during room setup and connected to the warm air just before patient arrival. As the warming blanket is always under the patient, simultaneous compliance of both exposure and environmental control is made possible.…”

Consensus guidelines for enhanced recovery after gastrectomy

“…Prolonging systemic warming in the perioperative period (2 h before and after surgery) confers further benefits. There is even evidence to conclude that circulating‐water garments offer superior temperature control to forced‐air warming systems.…”

Guidelines for Perioperative Care for Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations

“…Hence, the use of active cutaneous warming is highly recommended to reduce postoperative morbidity and enhance recovery. There is even evidence to suggest that circulating-water garments offer better temperature control than forced-air warming systems [124][125][126].…”