The Effect Of Intraoperative Forced Air Warmer Use, On Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting

The Effect Of Intraoperative Forced Air Warmer Use, On Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting Among Laparoscopic Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Intraoperative Hypothermia is a common problem, our object will be to evaluate the efficacy of forced air warmer (Model # eq-5000) for maintaining core body temperature in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries and its effect on postoperative nausea, vomiting and shivering.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries (Hernia Repair, Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Hysterectomy)
• ASA Category I and II as per American Society of Anaesthesiologist Classification.
• BMI< 35 kg/m2
• Duration of surgery >1 hour and <3 hours
• Patients who consent their participation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Temperature >37.5oC or <35oC,
• Chronic kidney disease
• Heart failure
• ASA Category 3&4 (American Society of Anaesthesiologist Classification)
• Patients will be withdrawn from the group if their laparoscopy is converted to open surgery