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[Intraoperative correction of temperature homeostasis disturbances in children]

Iu S Aleksandrovich, O V Iur'ev, K V Pshenisnov

    Eksperimental'Naia I Klinicheskaia Farmakologiia
    |July 28, 2012
    PubMed

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    Reamberin effectively combats intraoperative hypothermia in pediatric surgery patients. This study recommends reamberin for preventing and treating low body temperature during surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • Maintaining intraoperative temperature homeostasis is crucial during surgery.
    • Balanced fluid therapy and antihypoxants are potential methods for temperature regulation.
    • Intraoperative hypothermia poses risks in pediatric patients undergoing major surgery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe temperature regulation during surgery.
    • To evaluate methods for correcting intraoperative hypothermia.
    • To assess the efficacy of reamberin in pediatric patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Study included 107 children undergoing thoracic or abdominal surgery.
    • All surgeries utilized total intravenous anesthesia and artificial pulmonary ventilation.
    • Sodium chloride 0.9% solution, mafusol, infezol-40, and reamberin were used to correct hypothermia.

    Main Results:

    • Reamberin demonstrated a significant positive impact on peripheral body temperature indices.
    • The other tested solutions were also used for hypothermia correction.
    • The study focused on temperature regulation and correction methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Reamberin is recommended for clinical use to prevent and treat intraoperative hypothermia.
    • Effective temperature management is vital in pediatric surgical patients.
    • Further research may explore optimal fluid therapy strategies for temperature control.

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