Body Temperature Changes and Early Postoperatıve Pressure Sore

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Orthopedic Disorder; Nursing Caries; Hypothermia; Pressure Sore
• Interventions: Procedure: woolen blanket

• Registration Number: NCT05552599
• Lead Sponsor: Hitit University

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine effect of body temperature changes during total knee arthroplasty surgery on early postoperative pressure sore formation.

Detailed Description

BACKGROUND: Intraoperative hypothermia for a prolonged period increases the risk of hospital-acquired pressure sores.

PURPOSE: This study aims to determine effect of body temperature changes during total knee arthroplasty surgery on early postoperative pressure sore formation.

METHODS: This experimental study was performed with experimental-control group (N=122) patients. Data were collected with "Personal Information Form", "Body and Ambient Temperature Record Form", "Braden Risk Assessment Scale". Experimental group participants were covered with a wool blanket, and control group was given standard care.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-03-03
• Primary Completion: 2019-03-03
• Study Completion: 2019-03-03
• Study First Submitted: 2022-07-04
• Status Verified: 2022-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-09-20
• Study First Posted: 2022-09-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-09-23
• Last Update Posted: 2022-09-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 122

Inclusion Criteria

• Aged 20-85 years
• Hospitalized for at least four days and accepted to participate were included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

• Under the age of 20 - over 85,
• Pregnant and having comorbid diseases,
• Spinal cord injuries,
• Skin problems in areas where there is a risk of pressure loss,
• Undergoing hemodialysis,
• Having creatinine and serum albumin levels higher than 3 mg/dl,
• Having immobility, incontinence, anemic, having malignant tumor(s),
• BMI <19 or BMI >40,
• Hemoglobin level below 10 g/dl,
• Infection,
• American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score of 3 or more,
• Experiencing friction, tearing and shearing,
• Undergoing more than one surgical intervention,
• Having conditions requiring the use of non-normal anesthetic agents and sedation,
• Using vasoconstrictive drugs,
• Using positioning devices,
• Undergoing prolonged surgical intervention,
• Having arterial pressure lower than 32 mmHg,
• Having diabetes mellitus requiring insulin therapy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
woolen blanket	woolen blanket	Preoperative pressure sore risk was assessed with the Braden Risk Assessment Scale. The patient's room temperature was recorded on the day of surgery before the patient was admitted for the operation. Body temperature was measured before the patient wore surgical gown. Before leaving the room, patient's body was covered with a woolen blanket. The temperature of the operating room was recorded. Body temperature was stabilized under normothermic conditions with a woolen blanket until the operation began. Body temperature was measured before anesthesia was given. Body temperature was measured in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd hour after anesthesia was given. The patient was evaluated with the Braden Risk Assessment Scale on the first, second and third postoperative days.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
In collecting the data, three different data collection tools were used: "Personal Information Form"	12 months	The personal information form prepared by the researcher using the literature consisted of seven items in total, questioning age, gender, marital status, educational status, occupational status, income level and previous hospitalization experience.
Body and Ambient Temperature Record Form"	12 months	It is the form that allows to keep track of the temperature of the patient's room, the temperature of the patient's body before putting on the surgical gown, the temperature of the operating room, the body temperature before anesthesia, and the body temperature in the first, second and third hours following anesthesia.
"Braden Risk Assessment Scale".	12 months	Braden Risk Assessment Scale includes six sub-scales: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear.; The total score of the scale ranges between 6-23. A total score of 12 or lower shows high risk; 13-14 moderate risk; 15-16 low risk, and 15-18 considered mild risk for people over 75 years old. The scale includes six sub-scales: sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear. The sub-scales of sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility and nutrition are scored 1-4; the friction-shear sub-scale 1-3, and the total score ranges between 6-23. The risk increases as the total score decreases. 15-18 points are accepted as low risk in people over 75 years old.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

HititU; 🇹🇷 Çorum, Turkey

Hitit University; 🇹🇷 Çorum, Turkey