Application of comprehensive warming measures on children＇s anesthesia recovery

Abstract

Objective To observe the effects of comprehensive warming measures on children＇ s anesthesia recovery, in order to prevent the adverse effects of the anesthesia period. Methods In this prospective study, 60 children from July 2012 to July 2013 entering PACU were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group, with 30 cases each. The experimental group was based on comprehensive wanning measures. The control group was based on conventional warming method. The residence time in PACU, mean arterial pressure, heart rate, oxyhemoglobin saturation, body temperature changes and the complication rate in the anesthesia recovery period were compared between groups. Results The PACU residence time of the experimental group was （57 ± 15 ）min, which was significantly lower than （96 ± 18）min of the control group （t =6. 342,P 〈0. 05）. The rate of chili during anesthesia recovery period was 10.0% in the experimental group, which was significantly lower than 33.3% in the control group （χ^2 = 7. 134,P 〈 0. 05 ）. The incidence of hypoxemia, agitation and laryngospasm had no significant differences between the two groups （P 〉 0. 05 ）. Conclusions The comprehensive warming measures can reduce the PACU residence time, stabilize the hemodynamic parameters, reduce the incidence of chill and improve the safety and nursing quality during children＇ s anesthesia recovery period. Key words: Children; Chills ; Anesthesia; Comprehenswe warming measures