A Novel Approach to Maintaining Normothermia in Major Spinal Deformity Surgery with an Esophageal Warming Device

Author Info

Alexander T. Mazal Carlos A. Bagley David L. McDonagh Matthew T. Davies Owen R. Davenport

Corresponding Author

David L. McDonagh
Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA

A B S T R A C T

Maintenance of normothermia is a priority during major spinal deformity surgery. However, this is difficult due to the large body surface area exposed to ambient temperatures. We report the novel use of an esophageal warming device, added to standard care, to maintain normothermia in three patients. We conclude that esophageal warming is feasible in major spine surgery with no apparent complications. Safety and efficacy, as compared to standard warming devices, will need to be determined in future prospective trials.

Article Info

Article Type

Case Report

Publication history

Received: Wed 13, May 2020
Accepted: Mon 01, Jun 2020
Published: Fri 12, Jun 2020

Copyright

© 2023 David L. McDonagh. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Hosting by Science Repository.
DOI: 10.31487/j.SCR.2020.06.05