Published in:
01-03-2007 | Technical Innovation
Core body temperature regulation of pediatric patients during radiofrequency ablation
Authors:
Fredric A. Hoffer, Alvaro Campos, Xiaoping Xiong, Shengjie Wu, Nikita Oigbokie, Kimberly Proctor
Published in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Issue 3/2007
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Abstract
Core body temperature elevation (hyperthermia) can occur during radiofrequency ablation of large centrally located tumors in small children. Hyperthermia can be predicted on the basis of long burn times, high wattage delivered by the RF system and low body weight. If hyperthermia is anticipated, cooling blankets using refrigerated air or water are recommended. The advantage of these systems is that the cooling can help maintain normal core body temperature.