Determination of Core Body Temperature in Parturient Warmed With Upper or Underbody Forced Air Cover (Bair Hugger)

Launched by VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY · Mar 29, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how to best keep women warm during a Cesarean section (C-section) by comparing two different warming devices. One device warms the upper body, while the other warms the lower body. The goal is to see which method helps maintain a better core body temperature after surgery. Keeping patients warm during surgery is important because it can help with recovery and reduce complications.

To participate in this study, women must be at least 18 years old and scheduled for a planned C-section. However, there are some conditions that may exclude someone from participating, such as having a very low or very high body mass index (BMI), certain bleeding disorders, or if the pregnancy has complications. If eligible, participants can expect to be assigned to one of the two warming methods during their procedure, and their body temperatures will be monitored afterward. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to improve care for mothers undergoing C-sections.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age =/\> 18 years
• • Elective non-emergent C-section
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • BMI\<18/\>40
• • Bleeding Disorders e.g. hemophilia, coagulation abnormality, clotting disorders, bleeding diathesis
• • Perioperative hemorrhage \>1500ml
• • Non-Singleton Pregnancies
• • Complicated Pregnancy (e.g. Eclampsia, Pre-eclampsia)
• • Conversion to Emergency C-section
• • Endocrine Pathology- e.g. Thyroid Disease, Insulin Dependent Diabetes
• • Inmates