Steadysense -Early Detection of Postoperative Infections Through Continuous Temperature Measurement
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Body Temperature
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
- Enrollment
- 103
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Temperature curve (body temperature in °C)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Temperature curve (body temperature in °C)
Time Frame: min. 5 days and max. 21 days
temperature curve of the Steadytemp® Patch and single routine measurements (infrared)
wound infection or pneumonia
Time Frame: min. 5 days and max. 21 days
Number of patients diagnosed with wound infection or pneumonia
Secondary Outcomes
- Inflammation parameter in the blood: PCT (Procalcitonin)(min. 5 days and max. 21 days)
- Use of medication(min. 5 days and max. 21 days)
- Inflammation parameter in the blood: CRP (c-reactive protein)(min. 5 days and max. 21 days)
- Inflammation parameter in the blood: Leukocytes(min. 5 days and max. 21 days)