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Unplanned hypothermia is commonly encountered in the perioperative period. Nursing has contributed to the literature on hypothermia with studies on shivering and treatment modalities; however, the direct physiological consequences of postoperative hypothermia have been reported mainly in the medical literature. Research on the physiological effects of postoperative hypothermia offers nurses further evidence to support interventions for temperature correction in patients with hypothermia. Evidence indicates that forced-air warming is the most effective method for warming hypothermic patients. The Roy Adaptation Model is explained as a framework for nursing care of patients with hypothermia. Clinical practice guidelines for unplanned perioperative hypothermia also are provided.
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PMID:Postoperative hypothermia--the chilling consequences. 1672 84

Cross-sectional study aimed to identify the components of a Roy's adaptation model in patients undergoing hemodialysis at a dialysis center. 178 patients participated in a dialysis center in the Brazil Northeast region. Data collection occurred from October/2011 to February/2012 through the use of interviews and physical examinations. The components identified were: adaptive problems, behaviors and stimuli. The main adaptive problems were: intracellular fluid retention, hyperkalemia, hypothermia, edema, intolerance for performing daily activities. The behaviors were: anuria, hydroelectrolyte imbalance, gain of weight in a short period of time, elevated serum potassium concentrations, body temperature below 36 degrees C, fluid retention, fatigue, difficulty performing activities of daily living. The stimuli were: renal injury, cardiopulmonary bypass, hemodialysis, failure to observe fluid intake restriction, electrolyte disorder, cold environment, adverse effects related to treatment. We conclude that the identification of these components, classified as physiological mode, contribute to the planning of specific nursing interventions focused on the adaptation of the clientele.
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PMID:[Components of a Roy's adaptation model in patients undergoing hemodialysis]. 2508 Jun 99