A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Ondansetron Versus Pethidine for Prevention of Post-Operative Shivering in Parturients Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia in Selected Governmental Hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Prospective Cohort Study
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2025-06-05
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Addis Ababa University
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Postoperative shivering is a common adverse of spinal anesthesia after a cesarean delivery, causing serious complications such as increased oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, and increased risk of myocardial ischemia. Pethidine is widely used for shivering prevention and treatment, but it has serious side effects. Ondansetron has been suggested in several studies to prevent shivering with minimal side effects, although there are limited studies and its effectiveness compared to pethidine remains controversial, particularly in cesarean section cases.
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Cesarean Section, Nausea and Vomiting, Ondansetron, Pethidine, Shivering