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The Effect of Operating Room Temperature on the Performance of Clinical and Cognitive Tasks.

ABSTRACT: Introduction:Operating room (OR) temperature may impact the performance of health care providers. This study assesses whether hot or cold room temperature diminishes the performance of OR personnel measured by psychomotor vigilance testing (PVT) and self-report scales. Methods:This prospective observational study enrolled surgical/anesthesia trainees, student registered nurse anesthetists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Each provider participated in a test of psychomotor function and a questionnaire using a self-report scale of personal comfort and well-being. The PVT and questionnaires were completed after 30 minutes of exposure to 3 different conditions (temperature of 21°C, 23°C, and 26°C). Results:The cohort of 22 personnel included 9 certified registered nurse anesthetists, 7 anesthesia/surgical trainees, and 6 student registered nurse anesthetists. Mean reaction time on the PVT was comparable among baseline (280?±?47?ms), hot (286?±?55?ms; P = 0.171), and cold (303?±?114?ms; P = 0.378) conditions. On the self-report score (range, 1-21), there was no difference in the self-rated subjective performance between baseline and cold conditions. However, the self-rated subjective performance scale was lower (12?±?6, P = 0.003) during hot conditions. Discussion:No difference was noted in reaction time depending on the temperature; however, excessive heat in the OR environment was associated with worse self-rated subjective performance among health care providers. Particularly, self-rated subjective physical demand and frustration were greater under hot condition.

SUBMITTER: Hakim M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6132757 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The Effect of Operating Room Temperature on the Performance of Clinical and Cognitive Tasks.

Hakim Mumin M Walia Hina H Dellinger Heather L HL Balaban Onur O Saadat Haleh H Kirschner Richard E RE Tobias Joseph D JD Raman Vidya T VT

Pediatric quality & safety 20180301 2

<h4>Introduction</h4>Operating room (OR) temperature may impact the performance of health care providers. This study assesses whether hot or cold room temperature diminishes the performance of OR personnel measured by psychomotor vigilance testing (PVT) and self-report scales.<h4>Methods</h4>This prospective observational study enrolled surgical/anesthesia trainees, student registered nurse anesthetists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Each provider participated in a test of psychom ...[more]

PMID: 30280125

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The Effect of Operating Room Temperature on the Performance of Clinical and Cognitive Tasks.

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