Temperature Management During General Anesthesia Adverse Effects of Intraoperative Hypothermia Increased Infection Risk 2-fold risk with 2C drop [Kurz A et al. NEJM 334: 1209, 1996] Increase in Blood Loss/Transfusions EBL increased 500 cc with 1.6C drop [Schmied H et al. Lancet 347: 289, 1996, n = 60], 186 cc with 0.5C [Widman J et […]