01 July 2006
Evaluating a new method for maintaining body temperature during OPCAB and robotic procedures.
Arndt-H. Kiessling, Frank Isgro, Andreas Lehmann, Sven Piper, Markus Blome, Werner SaggauMed Sci Monit 2006; 12(7): MT39-42 :: ID: 452212
Abstract
Background:We evaluated the performance of a new temperature management system (Allon Thermowarp™, MTRE, Israel) in maintaining normothermia during OPCAB (Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass) procedures and Zeus™-robotic IMA (internal mammary artery) takedowns.
Material/Methods: One hundred patients were prospectively randomized to either a conventional temperature management method (thick blanket, warm intravenous fluids, operating room temperature 25°C), or the new Allon Thermowrap™ system (pads with temperature-controlled water circulation placed on the patient’s back, legs, and arms). The mean age, body surface area, total operating time, and OR air temperature were similar in both groups.
Results: The Allon Thermowrap™ system maintained a higher bladder and nasopharyngeal temperature (p
Keywords: Body Temperature, Coronary Artery Bypass - methods, Prospective Studies, Robotics
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