Korea Study –
Dr. Seo used the Anapod for use with elderly patients. The purpose of the study was to compare HME to heated humidified system (Anapod). In elderly patients and pediatrics, the concern for decreased temperatures can lead to coagulation, slow waking times (requiring longer post-op), vasoconstriction, and other complications of heat loss. Even with forced-warming systems and/or heated mattresses, hypothermia can occur. The use of HME is not as effective, especially in an OR with a cold room and with a patient who may be slightly hypothermic. The use of the heated humidification system helped maintain patient temperature during entire surgery.