Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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The Effect of Dexmedetomidine and Tramadol for Prevention of Perioperative Shivering in Patients Undergoing Lower Abdominal Surgeries Under Spinal Anaesthesia
U.L. Sagarika, B. Geethashree, Meghana B. Narayan and P.S. Kalesh
Page: 461-465 | Received 11 Jun 2024, Published online: 30 Jul 2024
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Abstract
Shivering is a frequent complication following spinal anaesthesia with an incidence of 36‐85%. It is distressing and unpleasant experience for patients. Dexmedetomidine, is an a2 adrenoceptor agonist, commonly used for sedation, also has anti‐shivering potential. Its use to control and treat post spinal anaesthesia shivering has been inadequately studied. The patients were randomized into two groups of n=60 each to receive either dexmedetomidine 0.5μg/kg or tramadol 0.5mg/kg as intravenous infusion in 100ml normal saline. Incidence and intensity of shivering in group D was 8%, compared to group T‐ 18.4% (p=0.107). High incidence of sedation observed in group D‐80% (p=<0.001), whereas nausea, vomiting was higher in group T‐28% (p=0.001). Dexmedetomidine offers better results than tramadol with additional sedation effect and fewer side effects.
How to cite this article:
U.L. Sagarika, B. Geethashree, Meghana B. Narayan and P.S. Kalesh. The Effect of Dexmedetomidine and Tramadol for Prevention of Perioperative Shivering in Patients Undergoing Lower Abdominal Surgeries Under Spinal Anaesthesia.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.8.461.465
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