When opposed to GA,SA is recommended during c section. Shivering is more prevalent and inconvenient complication of spinal anaesthesia, with 40 to 70% incidence rate. Tramadol has been proven to be beneficial in preventing post spinal shivering. Dexmedetomidine is a sedative, analgesic, anxiolytic, sympatholytic and opioid-sparing alpha adrenergic agonist. It has been shown to lower the threshold for shivering. The study aims to search for best drug for blunting shivering response.
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Assessment of post spinal shivering by observing grades of shivering
Timeframe: 10 minutes