Status:
COMPLETED
Temperature Changes During Induction of General Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Oklahoma
Conditions:
Hypothermia
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-3 years
Brief Summary
We aim that uncovering patients during induction of general anesthesia does not decrease core body temperature in pediatric patients.
Detailed Description
Some anesthesiologists cover the pediatric patient with a blanket during the induction of general anesthesia, while others do not. Complaints have been raised by pediatric surgeons that if a pediatric...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The ages of the subjects ranging from 6 months to 3 years undergoing surgery for circumcision or hernia repair with caudal block.
Exclusion
- ASA physical status classification greater than 2, unsigned or unattainable written informed consent form, induction of general anesthesia time of greater than 45 minutes, fever, or temperature regulation inability.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00710320
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
February 4 2010
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Deparment of Anesthesiology
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73104