Comparison of effect of electroacupuncture and nefopam for prevention of postanesthetic shivering in patients undergoing urologic operation under spinal anesthesia

BackgroundShivering during spinal anesthesia is a frequent complication and is induced by the core-to-peripheral redistribution of heat. Nefopam has minimal side effects and prevents shivering by reducing the shivering threshold. Electroacupuncture is known to prevent shivering by preserving the cor...

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Main Authors: Jun-Ho Hong, Su-Jin Kim, Min-Sub Hwang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2016-12-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-69-579.pdf