Efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine to prevent shivering in cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial
Wan Ahmad Asyraf Wan Md Adnan,
Wan Mohd Nazaruddin Wan Hassan,
Praveena Seevaunnamtum
et al.
Abstract:Background & objective: Postoperative shivering is a source of much discomfort to the patients following spinal anesthesia (SA), especially in patients undergoing cesarean delivery. The anesthetists have employed various medications and a variety of measures to prevent shivering in their patients. The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) dexmedetomidine in preventing shivering in patients undergoing cesarean delivery under SA.
Methodology: This prosp… Show more
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