Body Temperature, Pneumonia, Postoperative Infection
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to review whether postoperative infections can be detected earlier by a continuous measurement of body temperature of patients compared to single daily measurements. Within 25 weeks 100 patients, which underwent visceral surgery less than 48h ago, will be included. A patch (Steadytemp ®) will be attached to participants, continuously measuring the body temperature. In addition infection parameters and medication of the participants will be documented.
Interventions
DEVICESteadytemp®
Steadytemp® is a clinical thermometer intended to continuously measure axillary temperature and to display relative changes in axillary temperature to the user. The system consists of a sensor patch and a smartphone application, the body temperature measured by the sensor is transmitted via Near-Field-Communication (NFC) and subsequently displayed in the App.
Sponsors
Medical University of Graz
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study * age 18 years and above * visceral surgery procedure within the last two days * inpatient stay on the ICIÜ (Interdisciplinary surgical intensive care unit) or normal ward
Exclusion criteria
* allergy to the ingredients of skin patches * major psychiatric diseases including history of drug or alcohol abuse * chronic inflammatory disease in the medical history * predicted inpatient stay is less than 5 days * operational wound is too close to the patch adhesive site * the skin at the intended adhesive site of the patch is not intact * BMI \> 33
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature curve (body temperature in °C) | min. 5 days and max. 21 days | temperature curve of the Steadytemp® Patch and single routine measurements (infrared) |
| wound infection or pneumonia | min. 5 days and max. 21 days | Number of patients diagnosed with wound infection or pneumonia |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation parameter in the blood: PCT (Procalcitonin) | min. 5 days and max. 21 days | PCT (Procalcitonin) level |
| Inflammation parameter in the blood: CRP (c-reactive protein) | min. 5 days and max. 21 days | CRP (c-reactive protein) level |
| Inflammation parameter in the blood: Leukocytes | min. 5 days and max. 21 days | Leukocytes count |
| Use of medication | min. 5 days and max. 21 days | Use of medication like antibiotics, antiphlogistics, antipyretics |
Countries
Austria
Outcome results
None listed