THE EFFICACY OF TRAMADOL IN THE PREVENTION OF POST SPINAL ANAESTHESIA SHIVERING IN CAESAREAN DELIVERIES

Background: Shivering associated with subarachnoid block in obstetric patients is a cause of discomfort in this group of patients. Tramadol, a synthetic weak opioid that acts centrally at the mu receptors has been found to be effective in the treatment of shivering after general anaesthesia, but wil...

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Main Authors: Olawoye OA, Isamade ES, Sanusi AA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ntec Specialist 2017-01-01
Series:Kanem Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://kjmsmedicaljournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2_Olawoye-OA-et-al-KJMS_Vol11_Issue2.pdf