Intraoperative pediatrics hypothermia and its factors during general anesthesia at comprehensive specialized hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: Multicenter follow up study

This study showed that the incidence of intraoperative hypothermia among pediatric surgical patients was considerably high. Neonate, using more than 500ml of intravenous fluid, having blood transfusion, preoperative core temprature≤35.9 °C and operation room temperature ≤21 °C were associated with intraoperative hypothermia during general anesthesia. Pediatric patients should be monitored their core body temperature during the intraoperative period to prevent and treat hypothermia. Emphasis should be given for neonates. Warming the operating room is recommended. We also recommend to use the optimal fluid and blood transfusion.