Is the combination of pre- and intraoperative warming more effective in the prevention of perioperative hypothermia in comparison with intraoperative warming in patients undergoing elective surgery?
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Health condition
Anesthesiologische procedure
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Incidence of perioperative hypothermia
Secondary outcome
Amount of perioperative blood loss
Incidence of wound infection.
Background summary
Hypothermia, defined as a core temperature below 36°C, is commonly seen in
patients undergoing surgery. Intraoperative hypothermia is related to increased
incidence of wound infection and blood loss. Prewarming patients prior to
surgery may result in maintenance of intraoperative temperature and reduce
postoperative complications. We therefore aim to investigate the effects of
prewarming patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery on intraoperative
temperature control.
Study objective
Is the combination of pre- and intraoperative warming more effective in the
prevention of perioperative hypothermia in comparison with intraoperative
warming in patients undergoing elective surgery?
Study design
Prospective, randomized clinical trial.
Study burden and risks
One group of patients will be subjected to preoperative warming, which is not
part of standard clinical care. Discomfort due to prewarming is expected to be
minimal. The study is associated with minimal patient risk.
De Boelelaan 1117
1081 HV
NL
De Boelelaan 1117
1081 HV
NL
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Age
Inclusion criteria
Participation based on informed consent
> 18 years old and < 85 years old
Elective abdominal surgery
Estimated duration of operation > 1 hour
General anesthesia with or without epidural
Exclusion criteria
Pregnancy
Non-elective patients
Combined surgery
Anemia (Hb < 6.0)
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Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL32052.029.10 |