What Conditions Require Special Attention to Temperature Control?
Certain medical conditions and scenarios necessitate vigilant temperature control: - Surgery: Patients undergoing surgery are at risk for hypothermia due to anesthesia and the cold operating room environment. - Infections: Fever is a common response to infection, requiring careful monitoring and management. - Newborns and Infants: They have immature thermoregulatory systems and need special care to maintain their body temperature. - Elderly Patients: Older adults often have compromised thermoregulatory mechanisms and are at higher risk for both hyperthermia and hypothermia.
