COMPARISON OF PROPHYLACTIC USE OF KETAMINE, TRAMADOL, AND DEXMEDETOMIDINE FOR PREVENTION OF SHIVERING AFTER SPINAL ANESTHESIA

Abstract

Background: Objective: This study aims to compare the effectiveness and safety of
ketamine, tramadol, and dexmedetomidine in the prophylactic treatment of shivering after
spinal anesthesia. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 200
patients undergoing surgeries requiring spinal anesthesia. The participants were equally
divided into three groups to receive either ketamine, tramadol, or dexmedetomidine as a
prophylactic measure against shivering. The primary outcome measured was the incidence of
shivering, while secondary outcomes included monitoring hemodynamic parameters and
noting any adverse effects.