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Peri-operative Hypothermia in Children

Launched by KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · Dec 7, 2018

Trial Information

Current as of July 22, 2025

Completed

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

Background Hypothermia, defined as core body temperature less than 36 degrees Celsius, occurs frequently during the course of surgery in patients across all ages, especially in the young. It causes significant medical consequences including cardiac events, bleeding, surgical site infection, increased shivering and patient discomfort, as well as longer hospital stays. Although guidelines exist for health care providers in terms of temperature management during surgery, these guidelines are not always followed as the warming measures can be costly, for example, single-use temperature probes a...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • All paediatric patients ages 16 and younger undergoing elective or emergency surgeries in paediatric major and day surgical operating theaters in KK women's and Children's Hospital.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients undergoing operative procedures under local anaesthesia
  • Patients with impaired temperature control e.g., severe head injury, febrile illness
  • Patients who are admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) post-operatively.

About Kk Women's And Children's Hospital

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services for women and children. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, the hospital is committed to advancing medical research and improving patient outcomes through innovative studies. With a focus on maternal and child health, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of experts to conduct rigorous clinical trials that adhere to the highest ethical standards. Their mission is to enhance the quality of care through evidence-based practices, fostering a healthier future for families in the community and beyond.

Locations

Singapore, , Singapore

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Shu Ying Lee, FANZCA, Mmed

Principal Investigator

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

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Estimated completion

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