Effect of the tumescent infiltration solution temperature on body temperature

王志国(Wang Zhig-uo，Dept Plast Surg，Affil Hosp Med Col，Qingdao Univ，Qingdao 266003)…∥Chin J Plast Surg.－2010，26(4).－269～272

Effect of the tumescent infiltration solution temperature on body temperature

王志国(Wang Zhig-uo，Dept Plast Surg，Affil Hosp Med Col，Qingdao Univ，Qingdao 266003)…∥Chin J Plast Surg.－2010，26(4).－269～272

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of tumescent infiltration solution temperature on core body temperature after liposuction.Methods15 healthy female subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups to receive tumescent infiltration solution at 25℃ as group A，or at 37℃ as group B.All subjects were under epidural anesthesia.Vital signs，including core temperature，heart rate，respiratory rate and blood pressure，were monitored immediately，1 hour，2 hours，3 hours，4 hours and 8 hours after operation.ResultsThe core body temperature immediately，1 hour，2 hours and 3 hours after operation were(35.8 ±0.5)℃，(35.8 ± 0.5)℃，(36.0 ± 0.5)℃，(36.1 ±0.5)℃ in group A，and(36.5 ±0.4)℃，(36.5 ±0.3)℃，(36.5 ± 0.3)℃，(36.6 ± 0.4)℃ in group B，showing a significant difference between the two groups(P=0.008，P=0.008，P=0.03，P=0.033，respectively).There was no difference in body temperature 4 hours and 8 hours after operation and in heart rate，respiratory rate and blood pressure between the two groups(P＞0.05).ConclusionThe tumescent infiltration solutions at room temperature(25℃)can decrease the core body temperature and increase surgical risk.It might not be good for rehabilitation.It is recommended to use tumescent infiltration solution at body temperature(37℃)in liposuction.18 refs，5 tabs.

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