Evaluation of the S3 Guideline on Avoidance of Perioperative Hypothermia - Already a Standard or Wishful Thinking?

November 18, 2017 updated by: Timo Iden, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Perioperative hypothermia is a common problem in today´s surgical and anesthesiological patient care and is associated with many adverse events. The intention of this study was to evaluate the current S3 guideline on the avoidance of perioperative hypothermia concerning it´s implementation in the clinical routine.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Detailed Description

Perioperative hypothermia is a common problem in today´s surgical and anesthesiological patient care and is associated with many adverse events such as impaired coagulation, increased risk for wound infections and patient discomfort among others. The intention of this study was to evaluate the current S3 guideline on the avoidance of perioperative hypothermia published in 2014 concerning it´s implementation in the clinical routine. In a first phase the current status should be recorded. If this reveals an inappropriate high incidence of perioperative hypothermia training arrangements shall be taken for non-physician personnel in the PACU in a 2nd phase of the project. The third phase is intended to evaluate the effect of the training arrangements on the incidence of hypothermia.

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Germany
    • Schleswig-Holstein
      • Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 24105
        • University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients ≥ 18 years undergoing elective surgery

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients ≥ 18 years undergoing elective surgery admitted to the PACU

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients < 18 years
  • Emergency surgery

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Incidence of postoperative hypothermia
Time Frame: Immediately after arrival at PACU
Evaluation of the S3 guideline on avoidance of perioperative hypothermia
Immediately after arrival at PACU

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Incidence of intraoperative hypothermia
Time Frame: Duration of surgical procedure
Evaluation of the S3 guideline on avoidance of perioperative hypothermia
Duration of surgical procedure
Incidence of preoperative hypothermia
Time Frame: Immediately after arrival at holding area
Evaluation of the S3 guideline on avoidance of perioperative hypothermia
Immediately after arrival at holding area

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein

Investigators

  • Study Director: Jan Höcker, MD, Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Arnold-Heller-Str. 3, Haus 12, 24105 Kiel

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 7, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 18, 2017

First Posted (Actual)

November 22, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 22, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 18, 2017

Last Verified

November 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • S3_Evaluation_Hypothermia

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