HYPOTHERMIA

Hypothermia increases the body's demand for oxygen and if left untreated can lead to a myocardial infarction (heart attack).Cardiac arrhythmias and alcohol ingestion may also lead to hypothermia. For more helpful information on this topic, click on the link:

http://www.dearnurses.net/the_clinical_setting_step_by_step, chapter9.

PACU CARE ( POSTOPERATIVE CARE).