Comparison of the efficiency between forced-air warming mattress and electric heating pad to prevent perioperative hypothermia in dogs and cats

Lim, Jia Hui (2022) Comparison of the efficiency between forced-air warming mattress and electric heating pad to prevent perioperative hypothermia in dogs and cats. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

Text lp FPV 2022 39 new.pdf Download (1MB)

Abstract

Preventing perioperative hypothermia using efficient intraoperative warming devices is crucial in avoiding detrimental complications such as prolonged recovery, bradycardia, coagulopathy, and reduced immune function. However, various types of warming devices are found to have different efficiency in increasing or maintaining the temperature of the anesthetized patients. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the efficiency of different intraoperative warming devices. Total 15 dogs and cats admitted for surgeries which required general anesthesia for 2 to 3.5 hours were recruited as the study subjects. Each patient was assigned to either one of the three treatment groups: negative control (drape only) (n=5), forced-air warming mattress (n=5) or electric heating pad (n=5). The rectal temperature before induction, before warming and after warming (at the end of the procedure) were measured. The average percentage of change in rectal temperature in patients supported with the forced-air warming mattress (+4.76 ± 1.52%) was significantly higher (p=0.016) than that of negative control (-2.96 ± 1.05%) and electric heating pad (-1.50 ± 1.34%). There was no significant difference (p=0.600) between the electric heating pad (-1.50 ± 1.34%) and negative control (-2.96 ± 1.05%). Compared to the conduction principle-based electric heating pad, convection principle-based forced-air warming mattress is more effective in increasing body temperature of the anesthetized patients. In conclusion, the forced-air warming mattress was the most effective among the warming devices involved in our study.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	26 Jul 2024 03:32
Last Modified:	26 Jul 2024 03:32
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1884

Actions (login required)

View Item