As individuals age, they often enter a phase of increased "frailty." Elderly and frail patients represent a population that requires heightened sensitivity and close monitoring during surgical procedures. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the Hemoglobin-to-Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (Hb/RDW) ratio and perioperative hypothermia in elderly patients undergoing transurethral prostatectomy. This is an observational study. Preoperative blood test results and intraoperative body temperature measurements of the patients will be recorded in our data forms.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
60
Body temperature measurement will be performed in the preoperative and intraoperative periods.
Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Perioperative Hypothermia
Perioperative hypothermia is defined as any core temperature less than 96.8°F (36.0°C)
Time frame: 1 hour before anesthesia and intraoperative
Frailty
The relationship between hemoglobin to red cell distribution width ratio (HRR) and frailty
Time frame: preoperative
Red blood cell distribution width
The relationship between red blood cell distribution width (RDW) and hypothermia
Time frame: 1 hour before anesthesia and intraoperative
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