| Sumario: | To comprehensively and objectively visualize the landscape, trends, and key contributors in Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia (IPH) research using bibliometric analysis, addressing the current lack of such synthesized reports. A bibliometric and mapping analysis of the global IPH research literature. IPH-related publications (2004-2024) were retrieved from the Web of Science core collection. Bibliometric assessment and visualization were performed using R, Citespace, and VOSviewer. Analysis of 1,272 publications revealed a fluctuating upward trend in output. The United States, China, and Germany emerged as the most influential countries. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing published the most articles. Braeuer Anselm and Sessler Daniel I. were the most prolific authors, while Rajagopalan S authored the most cited paper. Key research clusters included IPH terms (hypothermia, anesthesia), surgical operations (surgery, wound infection), preventive measures (prewarming, forced-air warming), and complications (blood loss, mortality). Recent hotspots focus on "outcomes," "perioperative care," "cesarean delivery," and "risk factors." Keyword evolution indicates emerging interests in "hypothermia in cesarean delivery" and "risk prediction modeling." Publications on heating device innovation increased significantly (17%), while research on nursing compliance lagged (8%). This analysis identifies research hubs, authoritative authors, and evolving trends, providing a roadmap for interdisciplinary collaboration. Findings highlight the dominance of anesthetic-driven studies (high citations) versus nursing journals' focus on prevention and prewarming. The significant growth in device innovation research compared to compliance studies reveals a translational gap. These insights offer an evidence-based foundation for optimizing thermal management protocols and prioritizing research to advance perioperative nursing quality.
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