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

October 3, 2005 updated by: Khon Kaen University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

42

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Thailand
      • KhonKaen, Thailand, 40002
        • Warporn Chau-in

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 month to 3 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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:

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Core temperature

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Khon Kaen University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: waraporn chau-in, Asso Prof., Faculty of Medicine,KhonKaen University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2004

Study Completion

December 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 3, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 3, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

October 4, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 4, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 3, 2005

Last Verified

October 1, 2005

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Prevention of Hypothermia

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