Abstract
In summary, current data indicate that body temperature cannot be controlled efficiently by changing inspired gas temperature. Inspired gas temperature should therefore be maintained at 32 degrees C to 34 degrees C for intubated patients and other efforts should be made to optimize body temperature.
MeSH terms
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Body Temperature Regulation
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control
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Humans
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Humidity*
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Incidence
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Intensive Care Units / standards*
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Pneumonia / epidemiology
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Pulmonary Gas Exchange
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Respiration, Artificial / instrumentation*
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Respiration, Artificial / methods
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Respiratory Mechanics*
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Ventilators, Mechanical* / adverse effects