Journal of advanced nursing
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Review Meta Analysis
Meta-analysis: effectiveness of forced-air warming for prevention of perioperative hypothermia in surgical patients.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of forced-air warming for preventing perioperative hypothermia. ⋯ Forced-air warming prevents perioperative hypothermia more effectively than passive insulation and circulating-water mattresses, whereas there is no statistically significant difference in its effectiveness compared with circulating-water garments, resistive heating blankets and radiant warming systems.