The Effect of Dexmedetomidine Prescription on Shivering during Operation in the Spinal Anesthesia Procedures of Selective Orthopedic Surgery of the Lower Limb in Addicted Patients
Abstract
Shivering during a surgery is common. Recently, Alpha-D-agonist dexmedetomidine has been used to control and prevent shivering during and after surgery. However, the anti-shivering effects of this drug in people are unknown with substance abuse. The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-shivering effect of this drug in addicted individuals. After obtaining the required criteria, the criteria were randomized in 2 groups, dexmedetomidine and normal saline (each group n = 30), and were matched in age and sex. The dexmedetomidine 0.5 mg/kg/h was given to one group and normal saline infusion was given to the other group as a placebo immediately after induction of anesthesia and before surgery for lower limb lesions. During the operation, patients were monitored for shivering as well as vital signs and arterial oxygen saturation. In addition, after surgery, patients were evaluated for clinical side effects. The results showed that systolic blood pressure was significantly lower in the dexmedetomidine group at 30 minutes to 150 minutes after injection during the operation (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference between the 2 groups at the other times. In intra-group comparisons in both groups, diastolic pressure dr...Continue Reading
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