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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2006 Jul;12(7):MT39-42.
Epub 2006 Jun 28.

Evaluating a new method for maintaining body temperature during OPCAB and robotic procedures

Arndt-H Kiessling  1 , Frank Isgro, Andreas Lehmann, Sven Piper, Markus Blome, Werner Saggau
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  • PMID: 16810141
Randomized Controlled Trial

Evaluating a new method for maintaining body temperature during OPCAB and robotic procedures

Arndt-H Kiessling et al. Med Sci Monit. 2006 Jul.

Abstract

Background: We evaluated the performance of a new temperature management system (Allon Thermowrap, 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 degrees 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<0.05). The SVR decreased (p<0.05) and the cardiac index increased (p<0.05) in patients with a body temperature>35.80 degrees C. Without reaching a significant level, the postoperative blood loss was lower in the Allon Thermowrap group.

Conclusions: The Allon Thermowrap system significantly out-performed conventional techniques in achieving and maintaining normothermia during off-pump and robotic procedures.

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