Role of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine in the Prevention and Treatment of Shivering in Pregnant Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section Under Central Neuraxial Blockade: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sadik Mohammed,
Ghansham Biyani,
Reshma Kalagara
et al.
Abstract:Background and Aims:
Dexmedetomidine has been used as an anti-shivering agent in the perioperative period in pregnant patients undergoing caesarean section (CS), but its effectiveness remains inconclusive. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of intravenous Dexmedetomidine in the management of shivering.
Methods:
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