Open AccessProphylactic effects of intrathecal Meperidine and intravenous Ondansetron on shivering in patients undergoing lower extremity orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia
Author(s) -
Mohammadreza Safavi,
Azim Honarmand,
Maryam Negahban,
Mohammadali Attari
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of research in pharmacy practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2319-9644
pISSN - 2279-042X
DOI - 10.4103/2279-042x.141105
Subject(s) - shivering , medicine , anesthesia , ondansetron , orthopedic surgery , saline , spinal anesthesia , surgery , hypothermia , group b , nausea
Intraoperative hypothermia is a common problem with anesthesia. Spinal anesthesia, the same as general anesthesia, affects the process of temperature regulation. The aim of this study was to compare the prophylactic effect of intravenous (IV) ondansetron with intrathecal (IT) meperidine on prevention of shivering during spinal anesthesia in patients underwent orthopedic surgery of the lower limb.