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,
SufalaViswas Rao
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
anesthesia essays and researches
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/0259-1162.183157
Subject(s) - shivering , dexmedetomidine , medicine , anesthesia , clonidine , sedation , bradycardia , vomiting , nausea , surgery , heart rate , blood pressure
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.
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