Evaluation of Respiratory Heast Loss as a Physiologic Patient Monitor for Acute Care Medicine

Evaluation of Respiratory Heat Loss as a Physiologic Patient Monitor for Acute Care Medicine

To evaluate the utility of respiratory heat loss measurements as a physiologic monitor.

Respiratory Heat Loss Measured in Joules Per Minute

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elective surgical procedures.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe pulmonary disease.