The Effect of Perioperative Warm Socks on Maintaining Body Temperature in Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery

The socks to be used in the study were provided by the researcher. The socks were suitable for foot sizes 36-45. The socks were white and made of cotton fabric. The socks were sterilized in an autoclave before use. The socks were put on the patients just before the surgery. The socks were heated to 40 degrees with an intravenous fluid warming machine.The socks remained on the patients feet throughout the surgery. After the surgery, the patients socks were removed and new heated socks were put on. The socks were kept on the patients feet for 1 hour. All socks were used for single use.