Hypothermia, Knee Arthroplasty, Total
Conditions
Brief summary
The study is designed to retrospectively assess the risk factors associated with intra-operative hypothermia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty from January 2016 to December 2017 at Aga Khan University and also understand it's impact on post-operative outcomes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Aga Khan University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* All adults greater than 18 years who underwent total knee arthroplasty.
Exclusion criteria
* Any patient below 18 years
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Site Infection (SSI) | 2016-2017 | Post-operative infection caused total knee arthroplasty |
| Post-operative hypothermia | Within an hour after surgery | Body temperature after surgery when patient is in the recovery room. |
Outcome results
None listed