Randomized Control Trial Assessing Effectiveness of Perioperative Warming Measures in Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the best method for keeping patients warm during cesarean deliveries and the effect of temperature change on the patient and baby

Eligibility

Age range

18+ years

Sex

Female

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Device
  Pre op upper body forced air warming (32˚C)

  Use of upper body forced air warming at ambient (32˚C) for at least 30 minutes

• Device
  Pre op lower body forced air warming (32˚C)

  lower body forced air warming at ambient (32˚C) for at least 30 minutes

• Device
  Pre op fluids (45˚C)

  fluids from warmed cabinet set at 45˚C

• Device
  Intra op upper body forced air warming (32˚C)

  Use of upper body forced air warming intra-operative at ambient (32˚C)

• Device
  Intra op fluids at room temperature

  IV fluids at room temperature

• Device
  Intra op upper body forced air warming at (32˚C)

  upper body forced air warming intra-operative at ambient (32˚C)

Location