Retrospective Analysis of Intraoperative Hypothermia: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Consequences

Abstract

Background: Intraoperative hypothermia, a common surgical complication, increases surgical site infections and hospital stays. A retrospective research of Katihar Medical College surgical patients examined intraoperative hypothermia prevalence, causes, and effects.

Method: The study included 100 Katihar Medical College surgery patients. Data extraction and analysis from electronic medical records determined hypothermia incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes. Demographics, pre- and intra-operative parameters, and post-operative findings were collected. We interpreted the findings using descriptive statistics, univariate and multivariate logistic regression, comparative analysis, and SPSS version 25.0 statistical analysis.

Result: Intraoperative hypothermia affected 35% of respondents. Hypothermia risk variables included obesity, abdominal surgery, age above 60, and long surgery. These covariates had odds ratios of 1.80, 2.40, 2.00, and 2.50 (95% CI: 1.20-5.20). Hypothermic patients also had higher rates of blood transfusions (40% vs. 20%), surgical site infections (25% vs. 10%), and extended hospital stays (>7 days) (50% vs. 20%).

Conclusion: Intraoperative hypothermia is common surgical patients, affecting treatment quality and resource efficiency. Preoperative warming treatments and intraoperative warming devices reduce hypothermia risk and hasten healing. More research is needed to confirm these findings in larger patient groups and discover the optimal hypothermia management methods during surgery.