Perioperative Temperature Monitoring
Daniel I. Sessler
Abstract
The esophagus and nasopharynx are usually the best temperature monitoring sites during general anesthesia. Alternatives suitable for neuraxial anesthesia and postoperative care include oral and axillary temperatures, along with zero-heat flux forehead temperature.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAnesthesiaPerioperativeForeheadEsophagusSurgeryThermal Regulation in MedicineThermoregulation and physiological responsesInfrared Thermography in Medicine