Efficacy of IV Tramadol versus IV Dexmedetomidine in Shivering Following Sub Arachnoid Block

Jajjari Prashanth, B. Ajay Kumar Naik, Santhosh Chinta

Abstract: A Prospective, randomized study, Group T patients received inj. Tramadol 0.5mg/kg diluted in 100ml normal saline & Group D received inj. Dexmedetomidine 0.5?g/kg diluted in 100ml normal saline, both drugs were infused over a time period of 5mins before giving spinal anaesthesia. Result: The mean shivering score in Group D was 0.4?.21 at T0 interval, the mean shivering score in Group T was 0.13? 0.34 at T0 interval. After 2hrs the shivering score was 0.02?0.15 in Group D & 0.11?0.32 in Group T. Conclusion: Both drugs dexmedetomidine & tramadol were effective in preventing shivering after spinal anaesthesia.

Keywords: Tramadol, Dexmedetomidine, Shivering, Subarachnoid block, Haemodynamic stability

How to Cite?: Jajjari Prashanth, B. Ajay Kumar Naik, Santhosh Chinta, "Efficacy of IV Tramadol versus IV Dexmedetomidine in Shivering Following Sub Arachnoid Block", Volume 11 Issue 3, March 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 502-508, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22309125333, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22309125333