The CSPS endorses maintenance of for all surgical patients, except when purposefully induced hypothermia is essential for the procedure. (Adopted 6.29.09) ASPAN: Clinical Guidelines for Prevention of Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia (pdf) ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Care for Noncardiac Surgery AST: Guideline Statement for the Maintenance of Normothermia in the Perioperative Patient AORN: Prevention of Unplanned Perioperative Hypothermia >>Back to Safe Surgery Principles