Surgery
Conditions
Brief summary
To study if a one piece body suite (T-balance, Telespro, Finland) is equally effective in maintaining peri-operative body temperature as forced air warming, during open low-back surgery of medium duration.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* ASA 1-3 * Approved consent * Expected duration of open back surgery of 60-120 min * Prestudy core temperature (oral) of at least 36 degrees C
Exclusion criteria
* Known diabetes mellitus * Any known illness or use of pre-op drugs which may interfere with normal temperature regulation * Body mass index less than 17 or more than 35 * Pregnancy * Any contraindication for warming device or temperature monitor
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body core temperature | 30 minutes after anaesthesia induction | SpotOn (3M) measurement in the forehead |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Body core temperature | 1 hr before - intraoperative - 3 hrs postoperative | — |
| Patient termal satisfaction | 1 hr before - intraoperative - 3 hrs postoperative | patient interview |
Countries
Norway