Correlation, Accuracy, Precision and Practicability of Zero Heat Flux Method in Comparison With Sublingual and Nasopharyngeal Temperature Measurement
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Hypothermia
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
- Enrollment
- 120
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- body core temperature (°C)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 11 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Hypothermia is common in patients undergoing general anesthesia. There have been several negative outcomes reported. Zero heat flux is a non-invasive method for measurement of body core temperature. The aim of this study is to see if this method is comparable in terms of correlation, accuracy, precision and practicability to commonly used sublingual and nasopharyngeal temperature monitoring.
Detailed Description
Hypothermia is common in patients undergoing general anesthesia. There have been several negative outcomes reported such as bleeding, infection rate, cardiac complications, prolonged wound healing and patient discomfort. Zero heat flux is a non-invasive method for measurement of body core temperature. The aim of this study is to see if this method is comparable in terms of correlation, accuracy, precision and practicability to commonly used sublingual and nasopharyngeal temperature monitoring. Measurements are performed with the SpotOn® sensor by Arizant Healthcare, Inc..
Investigators
PD Dr. Jan Hoecker
PD Dr. Jan Höcker
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •elective surgery in gynecology or trauma surgery
- •planned surgery time \> 60 min
- •patients older than 16 years
Exclusion Criteria
- •emergency surgery
- •need for post-surgery ventilation
- •patient's denial to take part in the study
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
body core temperature (°C)
Time Frame: body core temperature taken at 15 min after induction of anesthesia
Secondary Outcomes
- body core temperature (°C)(body core temperature taken at 45 min after induction of anesthesia)