Open AccessRandomised double-blind comparative study of dexmedetomidine and tramadol for post-spinal anaesthesia shivering
Author(s) -
Geeta Mittal,
Kumkum Gupta,
Sunil Katyal,
Sandeep Kaushal
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian journal of anaesthesia/indian journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.645
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 0976-2817
pISSN - 0019-5049
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5049.135031
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , shivering , tramadol , medicine , anesthesia , nausea , vomiting , adverse effect , sedation , bolus (digestion) , analgesic , surgery
Dexmedetomidine (α2 adrenergic agonist) has been used for prevention of post anaesthesia shivering. Its use for the treatment of post-spinal anaesthesia shivering has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy, haemodynamic and adverse effects of dexmedetomidine with those of tramadol, when used for control of post-spinal anaesthesia shivering.