Intraoperative Phenylephrine Infusion to Reduce Postoperative Shivering in Lower Segment Caesarean Section

Intraoperative Phenylephrine Infusion to Reduce Postoperative Shivering in Lower Segment Caesarean Section

Assessment of whether and how phenylephrine infusion reduces postoperative shivering in spinal anaesthesia.

This study aims to evaluate whether phenylephrine infusion can reduce postoperative shivering among patients scheduled for elective lower segment caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• More than 18 years of age
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) II patients
• Patients with singleton pregnancy who are scheduled to undergo elective lower segment caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with contraindication to phenylephrine
• Patients with evidence of fever or infection, or hypothermia preoperatively
• BMI ≥ 40
• Height <150cm