Accuracy and precision of zero-heat-flux temperature measurements with the 3M™ Bair Hugger™ Temperature Monitoring System: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conway, Aaron; Bittner, Megan; Phan, Dan; Chang, Kristina; Kamboj, Navpreet; Tipton, Elizabeth; Parotto, Matteo

doi:10.1007/s10877-020-00543-6

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“…However, this represents mean bias across various reference devices in both intensive care and perioperative settings. 16 In our study, only three-quarters of the ZHF measurements were between 0.5°C of esophageal readings, compared to 97.7% of readings within 0.5°C obtained by Jack et al's comparison with esophageal readings 25 and 94% of readings during slow core temperature change in Boisson et al study of major abdominal surgery. 21 Boisson et al also observed that, during rapid temperature change, only 39% of temperature pairs were equal or less than 0.5°C in relation to percentage of absolute difference.…”

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“…The device measures tissue temperature at 1-2 cm below the skin surface of the forehead, and is considered an indirect measurement of core temperature. 16 The device has been validated in populations including cardiac surgery, 15,17,18 gynecology, 19,20 trauma, 19 major abdominal surgery, 21,22 neurosurgery, 23 vascular, 17 urologic, 22 and combined elective surgeries. 24,25 A recent meta-analysis compared the device to core temperature in 22 comparisons from 16 studies: the pooled estimate for mean bias was 0.03°C, 16 however the clinical utility of the device was not evaluated.…”

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Zero-Heat-Flux and Esophageal Temperature Monitoring in Orthopedic Surgery: An Observational Study

Munday¹,

Higgins²,

Jones³

et al. 2021

JMDH

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Perioperative hypothermia prevention requires regular, accurate, and consistent temperature monitoring. Zero-heat-flux (ZHF) thermometry offers a non-invasive, measurement method that can be applied across all surgical phases. The purpose of this study was to measure agreement between the zero-heat-flux device and esophageal monitoring, sensitivity, and specificity to detect hypothermia and patient acceptability amongst patients undergoing upper and lower limb orthopedic surgery. Patients and Methods: This prospective, observational study utilized Bland-Altman analysis and Lin's concordance coefficient to measure agreement between devices, sensitivity and specificity to detect hypothermia and assessed patient acceptability amongst 30 patients between December 2018 and June 2019. Results: Bias was observed between devices via Bland Altman, with bias dependent on actual temperature. The mean difference ranged from −0.16°C at 34.9°C (where the mean of ZHF was lower than the esophageal device) to 0.46°C at 37.25°C (where the mean of ZHF was higher than esophageal device), with 95% limits of agreement (max) upper LOA = 0.80 to 1.41, lower LOA = −1.12 to −0.50. Seventy-five percentage of zero-heat-flux measurements were within 0.5°C of esophageal readings. Patient acceptability was high; 96% (n=27) stated that the device was comfortable. Conclusion: ZHF device achieved lesser measurement accuracy with core (esophageal) temperature compared to earlier findings. Nonetheless, due to continuous capability, noninvasiveness and patient reported acceptability, the device warrants further evaluation.

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Zero-Heat-Flux and Esophageal Temperature Monitoring in Orthopedic Surgery: An Observational Study

Munday¹,

Higgins²,

Jones³

et al. 2021

JMDH

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“…Multiple studies confirmed its clinically acceptable accuracy in adults [9][10][11][12][13][14][15], but there is limited evidence in children [16,17]. A recent meta-analysis revealed substantial differences and a need for further studies in children was formulated [8].…”

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Intraoperative zero-heat-flux thermometry overestimates esophageal temperature by 0.26 °C: an observational study in 100 infants and young children

Nemeth¹,

Lovric²,

Asendorf³

et al. 2020

J Clin Monit Comput

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In pediatric anesthesia, deviations from normothermia can lead to many complications, with infants and young children at the highest risk. A measurement method for core temperature must be clinically accurate, precise and should be minimally invasive. Zero-heat-flux (ZHF) temperature measurements have been evaluated in several studies in adults. We assessed the agreement between the 3M Bair Hugger™ temperature measurement sensor (TZHF) and esophageal temperature (TEso) in children up to and including 6 years undergoing surgery with general anesthesia. Data were recorded in 5 min-intervals. We investigated the accuracy of the ZHF sensor overall and in subgroups of different age, ASA classification, and temperature ranges by Bland–Altman comparisons of differences with multiple measurements. Change over time was assessed by a linear mixed model regression. Data were collected in 100 children with a median (1st–3rd quartile) age of 1.7 (1–3.9) years resulting in 1254 data pairs. Compared to TEso (range from 35.3 to 39.3 °C; median 37.2 °C), TZHF resulted in a mean bias of +0.26 °C (95% confidence interval +0.22 to +0.29 °C; 95% limits of agreement −0.11 to +0.62 °C). Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient was 0.89. There was no significant or relevant change of temperature over time (0.006 °C per hour measurement interval, p = 0.199) and no relevant differences in the subgroups. Due to the mean bias of +0.26 °C in TZHF, the risk of hypothermia may be underestimated, while the risk of hyperthermia may be overestimated. Nevertheless, because of its high precision, we consider ZHF valuable for intraoperative temperature monitoring in children and infants.

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“…Even though most of the studies report the use of a zero-heat flux sensor with a heating element or a sensor from a different manufacturer the results are similar. A recently published review by Conway et al (45) on the use of the 3M TM heat flow sensor supports this statement.…”

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Measuring Core Body Temperature Using a Non-invasive, Disposable Double-Sensor During Targeted Temperature Management in Post-cardiac Arrest Patients

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Background: Precisely measuring the core body temperature during targeted temperature management after return of spontaneous circulation is mandatory, as deviations from the recommended temperature might result in side effects such as electrolyte imbalances or infections. However, previous methods are invasive and lack easy handling. A disposable, non-invasive temperature sensor using the heat flux approach (Double Sensor), was tested against the standard method: an esophagus thermometer.Methods: The sensor was placed on the forehead of adult patients (n = 25, M/F, median age 61 years) with return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest undergoing targeted temperature management. The recorded temperatures were compared to the established measurement method of an esophageal thermometer. A paired t-test was performed to examine differences between methods. A Bland-Altman-Plot and the intraclass correlation coefficient were used to assess agreement and reliability. To rule out possible influence on measurements, the patients' medication was recorded as well.Results: Over the span of 1 year and 3 months, data from 25 patients were recorded. The t-test showed no significant difference between the two measuring methods (t = 1.47, p = 0.14, n = 1,319). Bland-Altman results showed a mean bias of 0.02°C (95% confidence interval 0.00–0.04) and 95% limits of agreement of −1.023°C and 1.066°C. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.94. No skin irritation or allergic reaction was observed where the sensor was placed. In six patients the bias differed noticeably from the rest of the participants, but no sex-based or ethnicity-based differences could be identified. Influences on the measurements of the Double Sensor by drugs administered could also be ruled out.Conclusions: This study could demonstrate that measuring the core body temperature with the non-invasive, disposable sensor shows excellent reliability during targeted temperature management after survived cardiac arrest. Nonetheless, clinical research concerning the implementation of the sensor in other fields of application should be supported, as well as verifying our results by a larger patient cohort to possibly improve the limits of agreement.

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Accuracy and precision of zero-heat-flux temperature measurements with the 3M™ Bair Hugger™ Temperature Monitoring System: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 32 publications

References 41 publications

Zero-Heat-Flux and Esophageal Temperature Monitoring in Orthopedic Surgery: An Observational Study

Zero-Heat-Flux and Esophageal Temperature Monitoring in Orthopedic Surgery: An Observational Study

Intraoperative zero-heat-flux thermometry overestimates esophageal temperature by 0.26 °C: an observational study in 100 infants and young children

Measuring Core Body Temperature Using a Non-invasive, Disposable Double-Sensor During Targeted Temperature Management in Post-cardiac Arrest Patients

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