The CSPS endorses maintenance of normothermia 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

• ACC/AHA 2007 Guidelines in Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Care for Noncardiac Surgery

• AST: Guideline Statement for the Maintenance of Normothermia in the Perioperative Patient