Effects of Intravenous Dexmedetomidine on Shivering after Cesarean Delivery under Neuraxial Anesthesia-A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Dexmedetomidine significantly reduced post-operative shivering compared to control, with only 3.3% of patients experiencing shivering.
Among 60 patients with shivering, those receiving dexmedetomidine showed a dramatic decrease in symptoms, indicating its effectiveness.
The study design was a double-blind randomized controlled trial conducted in a hospital anesthesia department over eight months.
No major side effects such as bradycardia or hypertension were observed, emphasizing the safety of dexmedetomidine usage.

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Randomized controlled trial shows dexmedetomidine decreases post-operative shivering in parturients, suggesting effective pain management.

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Randomized controlled trial shows dexmedetomidine decreases post-operative shivering in parturients, suggesting effective pain management.