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Shivering is a common side-effect of epidural anesthesia. In studies to date, the assessment of shivering has been based on a simple scale using descriptive words rather than actual measurements. We believe that we can assess shivering more scientifically by using a novel method to quantify arm movements during shivering.
This novel method will allow the investigators to quantitatively assess and measure shivering in obstetric parturients undergoing varying procedures under epidural anesthesia.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| study group | patients undergoing cesarean under epidural anesthesia |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| novel device | Device | novel device being used to measure shivering |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison between physician-reported shivering and measured shivering | Quantifiable assessment of shivering data measured by novel device will be compared to subjective assessment of shivering made by attending anesthesiologist | During cesarean delivery |
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Pregnant women
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Massey, MD FRCPC | University of British Columbia | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| BC Women's Hospital | Vancouver | British Columbia | V6H 3N1 | Canada |
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