Are hepatocyte growth factor and interferon-γ inducible protein-10 related to visceral adiposity?
Visceral adipose tissue but not subcutaneous adipose tissue is significantly associated with circulating levels of IP-10 and HGF, irrespective of BMI.
Major differences were found in several aspects of perioperative thermal management depending on the hospital size. The main potential for improvement was found in smaller hospitals. Developmental needs primarily exist in the configuration of peripheral anesthesia workplaces, educational training, implementation of SOPs and prewarming of patients.