optiTHERMM: A trainee-led international collaborative survey on preoperative patient body temperature monitoring and management for major burn injuries

Major burn injuries are often accompanied by disturbances in thermoregulation, with perioperative hypo- and hyperthermia presenting significant challenges for clinicians. Despite its implications for patient outcomes, research into perioperative thermoregulation and its influence on surgical decision-making remains limited.

This international study represents the largest investigation of thermoregulation practices in major burns to date. While a consensus on optimal monitoring and modulation methods exists, there is considerable variability in practices and temperature preferences, highlighting the need for evidence-based guidelines to ensure consistent and optimal care.