TY - JOUR
AR - SCR-2020-6-105
TI - A Novel Approach to Maintaining Normothermia in Major Spinal Deformity Surgery with an Esophageal Warming Device
AU - Alexander T. , Mazal
AU - Carlos A. , Bagley
AU - David L., McDonagh
AU - Matthew T. , Davies
AU - Owen R. , Davenport
JO - Surgical Case Reports
PY - 2020
DA - Fri 12, Jun 2020
SN - 2613-5965
DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2020.06.05
UR - https://www.sciencerepository.org/a-novel-approach-to-maintaining-normothermia-in-major-spinal-deformity_SCR-2020-6-105 
KW - Spine surgery, intraoperative, normothermia, esophageal warming
AB - 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.