Authors:
Heather S Haeberle, Sergio M Navarro, Linsen T Samuel, Anton Khlopas, Assem A Sultan, Nipun Sodhi, Morad Chughtai, Michael A Mont, Prem N Ramkumar
Abstract:
Introduction:
Forced-air warming devices have been reported to present a potential risk for surgical site infections (SSIs) and periprosthetic joint infections. Due to a lack of consensus, we reviewed the infection risk of forced-air warming devices.
Materials and methods:
A systematic literature review was performed, evaluating overall infection risk and bacterial load. A total of eight studies reporting outcomes from 1,965 subjects were included.
Results and conclusions:
There is no current evidence in the orthopaedic literature that forced-air warming devices translate to increased SSIs. Accordingly, these devices should continue to be used for the maintenance of intraoperative normothermia.
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No Evidence of Increased Infection Risk with Forced-Air Warming Devices: A Systematic Review
