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Warmed irrigation fluid prevents the development of hypothermia
May 2013
Warmed irrigation fluid prevents the development of hypothermia
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparative study of the influence of room-temperature and warmed fluid irrigation on body temperature in arthroscopic shoulder surgery
Arthroscopy. 2009 Jan;25(1):24-9. Epub 2008 Oct 10Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery were randomized to fluid irrigation using either a warmed or room temperature saline solution to assess the effect of irrigation solution on core body temperature. The results from this study indicated that patients in the warmed irrigation fluid group had a lesser incidence of hypothermia, while experiencing no effects in any other outcome measures.
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