Principles of Anesthesia Monitoring—Body Temperature

Abstract

In this article we discuss the importance of monitoring body temperature. Some effects of hypothermia are covered, along with the benefits of careful monitoring. Also discussed are the basic use and application of the most common monitoring methods, as well as the methods we used to help maintain body temperature.

KEYWORDS:

• anesthesia monitoring
• body temperature
• effects of hypothermia
• hypothermia
• veterinary temperature probes
• regulating animal's body temperature