IMPACT OF ACTIVE CORE REWARMING ON BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE AND POSTOPERATIVE RECOVERY IN LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY
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Postoperative Hypothermia, Bioelectrical Impedance, Core Rewarming, Shivering, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Cardiovascular Health, Anesthesia Recovery
Abstract
Postoperative hypothermia is a common complication after general anesthesia, with significant impacts on patient recovery, particularly in cardiovascular health. This study evaluates the effects of active core rewarming on postoperative recovery, focusing on bioelectrical impedance (BI) changes and shivering reduction in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A total of 120 patients were divided into control and experimental groups, receiving passive external rewarming and active core rewarming, respectively. Active core rewarming was associated with significantly lower bioelectrical impedance values, reduced shivering, and better hemodynamic stability compared to the control group. The results suggest that BI is closely linked to core temperature and may serve as a useful noninvasive tool to monitor the resolution of hypothermia in postoperative patients. This study supports the clinical advantages of active core rewarming in minimizing postoperative complications, particularly in patients with cardiovascular risks.
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Dr. Bahe Akshay Bapan
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesia, Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Science, Pondicherry, India.
