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Intraoperative temperature monitoring: Safeguarding against perioperative hypothermia & Malignant hyperthermia
Perioperative nurses play a crucial role in ensuring patient safety during surgery. Monitoring intraoperative temperatures is essential for identifying and managing perioperative hypothermia and malignant hyperthermia, safeguarding patient well-being.
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