Effects of Oral Clonidine in Preventing Postoperative Shivering After General Anesthesia

Ondansetron and meperidine prevent postoperative shivering after general anesthesia.

BACKGROUND Postoperative shivering is one of the common problems following general anesthesia and may lead to multiple complications. The aim of this study was to examine the preventive effects of Ondansetron and Meperidine on postoperative shivering. METHODS This randomized placebo-controlled double blind clinical trial included 90 patients scheduled for elective gynecologic operations, rand...

evaluation of oral clonidine effects on prevention ofpost-anesthesia shivering

aim and background:   shivering is a common post anesthesia complication. intravenous methods and materials:   in a rct, 60 adult patients in asa class 1 & 2 scheduled for   c . at the end of the anesthesia, the patients’ shivering was evaluated in the findings:   there was no difference at decrease of spo2 & h.r. & map between 2 groups. there conclusions:   0.2 mg clonidine tablet, 2 hours bef...

Effect of Dexamethasone Before Induction of Anesthesia On Postoperative Shivering

Abstract Shivering after surgery is common and followed by many problems. Therefore prevention of shivering is important specially in elderly and Ischemic Heart Disease patients. The etiology of shivering is unknown, although is thought intraoperative hypothermia is a major causative factor. Another possible etiology is fever and chills secondary to activation of the inflammatory responses and...

the effect of ondansetron in prevention of postoperative shivering after general anesthesia in gynecological surgery

The Effect of Ondansetron in Prevention of Postoperative Shivering after General Anesthesia in Gynecological Surgery

Dear Editor, Shivering happens frequently in 5 to 60% of surgical operations. 1 Though it occurs as a result of temperature reduction, it may occur in patients with a post-operative normal body temperature. 2 Shivering may be dangerous due to increasing effect of medicines, extension of recovery period, increased oxygen consumption or hemostatic dysfunction especially in patients with a low car...