A review of the literature examining the relationship between temperature and infection in surgical wound healing
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Wound infection following surgery is a relatively common and serious complication. Perioperative hypothermia increases risk of surgical wound infection by several mechanisms including cutaneous vasoconstriction and a decrease in the activity of the immune system. This paper reviews these mechanisms and concludes that both prevention of hypothermia and application of local and systemic heat may assist in reducing the incidence of surgical wound infection. Tweed C. A review of the literature examining the relationship between temperature and infection in surgical wound healing. Primary Intention 2003; 11(3):119-123.
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