hypothermia
Conditions
Interventions
Patients in the forced air warming group will be prewarmed, 20-30 minutes
preoperatively, in the preoperative waiting room area, using a Bair Paws gown
and Bairhugger warming unit for 30 minutes. Pr
Sponsors
Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients 18 years and older 2) elective orthopedic surgery: total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty 3) Patients classified ASA I, II or III
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients younger than 18 years 2) Surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main endpoint is hypothermia defined as a core temperature below 36 *C measured with SpotOn non-invasive cutaneous thermometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The delta temperature between the peripheral temperature and core temperature The delta temperature 15 min after induction and temperature in recovery room The incidence of peri- and postoperative complications: Blood loss, AKI, Mortality, Surgical site infection within 30 days PO, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial infarction, Indication of re-admission Length of stay on the recovery and in hospital Patient satisfaction during stay on the recoveryward Costs related to the surgical procedure for extended observation, re-admission, homecare and treatment of complications, occurring within 30 days postoperative | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed