Warm IV fluids may stop Post-C-Section shivers
NCT ID NCT03581721
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether warming the IV fluids given during a scheduled C-section helps prevent hypothermia (low body temperature) and shivering afterward. Seventy-five healthy women having planned C-sections under spinal anesthesia were randomly assigned to receive either warmed or room-temperature IV fluids. The main goal was to see how many women had a temperature below 36°C when they arrived in the recovery room.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- IV fluid warming device (enFlow or FluidoCompact)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple device could become standard practice to keep mothers warm and comfortable after C-sections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial (75 participants). Results may not apply to emergency C-sections or women with health complications.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cochin Hospital, Port-Royal Maternity
Paris, 75014, France