Cold gases given during laparoscopic cholecystectomy are the most important cause of hypothermia. However, even surgery alone is an 80% important cause of hypothermia. Inadvertent perioperative hypothermia is a common complication of the surgical process that can cause serious complications. In most of the patients, tremors, increase in pain, deterioration in comfort and changes in some physiological parameters can be seen. Despite this, there are not enough warming devices that nurses can use practically and are easy to use, affordable and comfortable for the patient. In the literature, it is stated in the evidence-based guidelines for determining the hypothermia risks of patients and taking early precautions.
The parallel group randomized controlled three group study blinded by the evaluator aims to investigate the effectiveness of different warming methods in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. This study general surgery at Yozgat Bozok University Hospital in Turkey are performed in clinics. All patients are male and female patients who have undergone surgery and met the inclusion criteria.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
123
It consists of the WarmAir® unit and FilteredFlo® blankets. FilteredFlo® blankets are a cover designed to cover the entire body and extremities with air channels that provide the appropriate distribution of patient warm. The WarmAir® warming device connected to the shroud via a pipe; it has three temperature settings, 32.2 C, 37.8 C, and 43.3 C.
It was developed by the researcher. Designed as gloves and socks, these warming materials have three layers. The first layer in contact with the patient and the third layer in contact with the external environment is a thermal material to maintain body temperature. The second floor consists of a USB-connected carbon fiber warmer and foil.
Yozgat Bozok University Health Sciences Faculty
Yozgat, Turkey (Türkiye)
Pain Visual Analog Scale
The Visual Pain Scale is a scale of ten centimeters, created to inquire about the pain status of individuals. Zero indicates no pain while ten indicates the most severe pain. This chart is prepared as a blank line for self-evaluation and the prepared chart is read on the ruler.
Time frame: It is measured preoperatively and after the end of the operation at the 30th minute, 12th hour and 24th hour (up to 24 hours). Change from baseline Pain Visual Analog Scale scores at 24 hours.
Thermal Comfort Visual Analog Scale
Horn et al. It is a visual assessment scale developed by. Thermal comfort is evaluated using a 100 mm long visual benchmark scale. Zero points represent the worst unbearable cold, 50 mm thermal comfort, 100 mm unbearable temperature. Objective responses of the patients were determined by making an evaluation from 0 to 100mm.
Time frame: It is measured before surgery and every half hour after surgery (up to 2 hours). The change in thermal comfort score before and within the first two hours after surgery is recorded.
Body Temperature Scale
It is the measurement chart prepared by the researcher. Includes measurement of body temperature over time.
Time frame: It is measured before surgery and every fifteen minutes after surgery (up to 2 hours). The change in Body Temperature Scale score before and within the first two hours after surgery is recorded.
Tremor Rating Scale
Badjatia et al. it is a visual assessment scale developed by. The tremor intensity rating scale is a visual evaluation scale that is observed and evaluated by researchers. When the quality of the tremor is evaluated numerically; 0: no flickering; 1: tremor localized in the abdomen and neck; 2: tremors, including upper limbs; and 3: whole body tremors.
Time frame: It is measured before and every 15 minutes after surgery (up to 1 hour). Changes in tremor from the first minute to an hour after surgery.
Hemoglobin Parameters Scale
Hemoglobin Parameters include leves at blood. Indicates the intraoperative bleeding level.
Time frame: The hemoglobin level is measured before surgery and at 24th hours after surgery (up to 24 hours). Change from baseline hemoglobin level scores at 24 hours.
International Normalized Ratio Parameters Scale
International Normalized Ratio Parameters include Pt INR leves at blood. Indicates the intraoperative bleeding risk of patients.
Time frame: The Pt INR level is measured before surgery and at 1th hours after surgery (up to 1 hours). Change from preoperative Pt INR level at postoperative 1st hour.
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