Open AccessA comparative study of intravenous dexmedetomidine and intravenous clonidine for postspinal shivering in patients undergoing lower limb orthopedic surgeries
Author(s) -
Manohar Panneer,
Prakash Murugaiyan,
Sufala Viswas Rao
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.183157
Subject(s) - dexmedetomidine , shivering , medicine , clonidine , anesthesia , intravenous regional anesthesia , orthopedic surgery , intravenous sedation , surgery , sedation , regional anesthesia
Dexmedetomidine and clonidine have been used for the prevention and treatment of shivering following spinal blockade. A prospective randomized, double-blinded study was conducted to compare the efficacy and safety of dexmedetomidine and clonidine in controlling postspinal shivering.