Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluating a new method for maintaining body temperature during OPCAB and robotic procedures.
We evaluated the performance of a new temperature management system (Allon Thermowrap, MTRE, Israel) in maintaining normothermia during OPCAB (Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass) procedures and Zeus-robotic IMA (internal mammary artery) takedowns. ⋯ The Allon Thermowrap system significantly out-performed conventional techniques in achieving and maintaining normothermia during off-pump and robotic procedures.