Post-cesarean section shivering is the involuntary shaking or shivering that happen due to several reasons, including the effects of anesthesia, a drop in body temperature during surgery, and the body's response to stress and changes in the blood flow following cesarean section.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: Receives 100mg rectal diclofenac suppository 10 minutes before surgery.
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women aged 18-40 years Undergoing cesarean section ASA status I or II Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Allergy to diclofenac Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Diabetes Kidney disease Chronic lung disease Liver disease History of alcohol consumption Body temperature below 36°C Body temperature above 38°C
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of Tsai and Chu scores between the intervention and placebo groups after cesarean section. Timepoint: Patients are observed at least for 30 minutes immediately after surgery while covered with a blanket and the shivering score will be recorded every 15 minutes until recovery from anesthesia. Method of measurement: Shivering assessment is done using the Tsai and Chu scale (0-4). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactGolnaz Mesbah
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed