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Observational Examination of Thermoregulation in Total Joint Arthroplasty

NCT02225743 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2019-01-24

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Summary

Total joint patients have poor outcomes with infection since they are having permanent hardware implanted. Infection prevention in this group is therefore critical and a major source of discussion in both the orthopedic and anesthesia literature.

Hypothermia has been shown to increase the risk of infection and blood loss. However, studies have not examined when in the operation or how fast patients temperatures drop. This study will observe how patients' temperatures change during total joint arthroplasty. By identifying when body temperature changes occur, prevention strategies may be developed and implemented.

Conditions

  • Hypothermia

Interventions

OTHER

Observation Of Temperature

Participants temperature will be recorded perioperatively.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sylvia H Wilson, MD · Medical University of South Carolina

  • Wanda Jones · Medical University of South Carolina

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-08-31
Primary Completion
2015-06-30
Completion
2015-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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