A Comparison of Prevention of Hypothermia in Pediatric Patient Between Wrapping With Cotton and Plastic.

Hypothermia leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Heat loss mainly occurs during anesthesia and surgery. Therefore prevention of hypothermia in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia is very important. However, there is very little information about effectiveness of various insulating materials used in the operating room.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of cotton and plastic for prevent intraoperative hypothermia in pediatric patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Perioperative Hypotension Child Prevention

Age range

1 month–3 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Warporn Chau-in

KhonKaen, 40002, Thailand

About this study

A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 42 pediatric patients (age 1 month-3 years, ASA physical status 1-2) who were scheduled for elective maxillofacial or genitourinary surgery. The patients were randomly allocated into 2 groups. The patient's arms, legs and bodies were wrapped with either plastic (study group) or cotton (control group). All patients received standard general anesthesia with endotracheal tube and control ventilation with a fresh gas flow at 1 l/min. The core temperature (rectal temperature) was recorded every 10 minutes for 60 minutes.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

42 pediatric patients (age 1 month-3 years
ASA physical status 1-2) who were scheduled for elective maxillofacial or genitourinary surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Treatment and study plan

Plastic wrap (study group) and cotton (control group) wrap.

Procedure

Primary outcomes

Core temperature

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Khon Kaen University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Comparison of Prevention of Hypothermia in Pediatric Patient Between Wrapping With Cotton (Webril) and Plastic (Mwrap).

Important dates

Study start: 2004
Study completion: 2004
First posted: Oct 4, 2005
Registry last updated: Oct 4, 2005

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