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Lead
The Cleveland Clinic
Several measurements of temperature will be taken at 30 minute intervals during surgery under general anesthesia and in the post operative care unit. Measurements will be taken as follows:
* esophagus using an internal stethoscope
* urinary bladder using a catheter
* ear canal
* skin of the forehead using adhesive devices(4 thermometers)
* axilla ("armpit") using adhesive devices(2 thermometers)
* mouth
* skin of the upper chest
Age
18–80
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
18 to 80 years of age
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of 1-3
laparoscopic surgery of the abdomen or pelvis that is expected to require general endotracheal anesthesia and insertion of a Foley catheter expected to be in place for at least one hour after surgery
You may not be if
under 18 or over 80 years of age
pre-existing nasogastric tube
require bispectral index monitoring
upper esophageal disease
forehead rash or infection, oral infection or trauma, or ear infection or drainage
Clareo Health | Temperature Measurement in Post-Anesthesia Care Units
