Questions you might like to ask your healthcare team
These questions may help you discuss keeping warm before, during and after your operation with your healthcare team.
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What can I do to help prevent myself from getting cold when in hospital?
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What will you do to help me keep warm?
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Who should I tell if I feel cold at any time when I am in hospital?
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When and how often will my temperature be measured?
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Am I at higher risk of getting cold during my operation?
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What will happen if I get cold during my operation?
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If I need to be kept warm, how will this be done?
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Why it is better for me to walk to the operating theatre rather than being taken on a trolley?