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Lead
3M
The core temperature of the body normally decreases in response to anesthesia. Deep tissue temperature can be used to estimate of body core temperature. Deep tissue temperature of the forehead will be measured using a new technology known as zero-heat-flux thermometry. The usual way to measure internal body temperature is within the nasal cavity (nasopharyngeal temperature). Nasopharyngeal and deep tissue temperatures will be measured simultaneously during surgery and compared for agreement. The hypothesis of this trial is that deep tissue temperature as measured by zero-heat-flux thermometry will agree with nasopharyngeal temperatures during surgery.
Age
0–17
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Less than or equal to 17 years old
patients undergoing surgery during which core temperature is estimated
Willing to participate in trial
Able to provide consent
Adequate forehead surface area available for probe attachment
Urology, orthopedic, or general abdominal surgery
You may not be if
Skin lesions at thermometer target site
Infectious disease
Bleeding disorder
Prone intraoperative positioning anticipated
Head and neck procedures
Cardiothoracic procedures
Tonsillectomy, cosmetic, or other brief surgical or nonsurgical procedures
