Incidence, Risk Factors and Outcome of Perioperative Hypothermia in Pediatric Patients at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali

INTRODUCTION: To maintain the normal temperature in pediatric patients is problematic. Patients who develop perioperative Hypothermia, are prone to severe complications, including impaired wound healing, postoperative infections and prolonged hospital stay. Study Aims: This study aimed to determine...

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Main Authors: J. C. Uwimana, J. B. Uwineza, F. Nizeyimana, D. Nekyon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)/Rwanda Health Communication Center 2020-12-01
Series:Rwanda Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://www.rwandamedicaljournal.org/uploads/1/2/2/1/122149944/op.19.59.pdf