Pre-warmed Intravenous Fluids and Monitored Anesthesia Care

Effect of Pre-warmed Intravenous Fluids on the Early Outcomes After Ambulatory Surgery Under Monitored Anesthesia Care

The aim of the study is to compare effect of pre-warmed intravenous fluids on the early outcomes in ambulatory patients undergoing monitored anesthesia care.

Monitored anesthesia care (MAC) has been increasing in fast track anesthesia for ambulatory or outpatient surgery. MAC provides lower anesthetic agents than general anesthesia, however it has been shown to result high anesthetic complication rate because of negligent monitoring. Therefore, aim of this study is to investigate the effect of pre-warmed intravenous fluids on the core body temperature and the early outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 20years to 70years old female patients undergoing urinary incontinence surgery under monitored anesthesia care.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Preoperative tympanic membrane temperature >38 or < 36
• End stage heart failure or renal failure
• Otitis media