@phdthesis{5f47365351c64585b8c8d7ab8a005980,
title = "Thermal challenges in surgical environments: Evaluating the effects of heat stress on a surgical burns team",
abstract = "Operating in temperatures higher than 30°C is common practice in burn repair, globally. Repairing burn injuries in those conditions causes heat strain in the surgical team, whereas, repairing complex burn injuries in the heat, where psychological stress is heightened, increases the perceived intraoperative workload of the team, while impairing their cognitive function. Seasonal acclimatisation can offer some protection from issues that arise from working in the heat, however, it is not a practical solution for burns teams. There is a need to improve practice in burn surgery, focusing on optimal thermal conditions for both patients and the surgical team.",
keywords = "Heat stress, heat strain, intraoperative workload, cognitive function, complex burn injuries, seasonal acclimatisation",
author = "Zehra Palejwala",
year = "2024",
doi = "10.26182/gp8z-jk19",
language = "English",
school = "The University of Western Australia",
}