BACKGROUND: Intraoperative hypothermia for a prolonged period increases the risk of hospital-acquired pressure sores.~PURPOSE: This study aims to determine effect of body temperature changes during total knee arthroplasty surgery on early postoperative pressure sore formation.~METHODS: This experimental study was performed with experimental-control group (N=122) patients. Data were collected with Personal Information Form, Body and Ambient Temperature Record Form, Braden Risk Assessment Scale. Experimental group participants were covered with a wool blanket, and control group was given standard care.
This study aims to determine effect of body temperature changes during total knee arthroplasty surgery on early postoperative pressure sore formation.