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.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Air
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Bedding and Linens
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Body Temperature / physiology
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Body Temperature Regulation / physiology*
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Body Weight / physiology
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Catheter Ablation* / adverse effects
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Catheter Ablation* / methods
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Child
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Cryotherapy / instrumentation
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Cryotherapy / methods
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Equipment Design
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Fever / etiology
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Fever / prevention & control
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Forecasting
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Humans
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Intraoperative Complications
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Neoplasms / surgery
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Prospective Studies
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Water