Peri-operative Hypothermia in Children
Launched by KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · Dec 7, 2018
Trial Information
Current as of July 24, 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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Singapore, , Singapore
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Shu Ying Lee, FANZCA, Mmed
Principal Investigator
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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