Pre-induction low dose pethidine does not decrease incidence of postoperative shivering in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries

Pre-induction low dose pethidine does not decrease incidence of postoperative shivering in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries

Objectives: The incidence of shivering in patients undergoing a laparoscopic procedure is stated to be about 40%. A majority of laparoscopic gynecological procedures are taken up on an outpatient basis. Postoperative shivering may delay hospital discharge and is a common cause of discomfort in patie...

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Main Authors: Ishwar Bhukal, Sohan Lal Solanki, Sushil Kumar, Amit Jain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
Subjects:
Laparoscopy
pethidine
postoperative shivering
Online Access:http://www.joacp.org/article.asp?issn=0970-9185;year=2011;volume=27;issue=3;spage=349;epage=353;aulast=Bhukal

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