The effect of humidified warmed CO2 during open colorectal surgery on body temperature and postoperative pain: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Open abdominal surgery exposes the intestine to negative ventilation (20°C, 0-5% RH), which along with the large surface area of peritoneum has the potential to cause loss of body heat. This study examined whether the warmed, humidified CO2 (WHCO2) can reduce heat loss and reduce posto...

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Main Authors: JU YONG CHEONG, Anil Keshava, Christopher Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2020-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research
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Online Access:https://colorectalresearch.sums.ac.ir/article_46746_3f539f3f40904289f3a8b091f00e1514.pdf