[Knowledge of hypothermia in nursing professionals of surgical center].

The objective was to identify the difference in knowledge about hypothermia in nursing assistant after an educational intervention. The conceptual basis of education is based on the prospect of meaningful learning allied to the construction of the conceptual map and the case study. Data were collected through the questionnaire validated by experts. The average knowledge after the educational intervention was (-3.49), however, there was no significant difference in knowledge as related to sociodemographic variables studied. We conclude that the educational intervention was satisfactory in that new information was anchored modified and expanded the cognitive structure of study subjects.