obstetric patients undergoing regional (subarachnoid or extradural) anesthesia for cesarean delivery were recruited into the study
Conditions
Interventions
In group A, the capsicum plaster was affixed at the GV14 acupoint.
In group B, a similar inactive adhesive plaster on the same point.
In group C, the capsicum plaster was affixed at the 5 cm of t
Sponsors
Department of Anaesthesiology, Southwest Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: obstetric patients (ASA physical status I or II) scheduled for cesarean delivery under epidural anesthetic with no prior medication were included in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1, initial body temperature more than 38 centigrade or less than 36.5 centigrade. 2, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, impaired renal or liver functions, endocrine or cardiopulmonary disease. 3, taking vasoactive or antidepressant drugs. 4, receiving intraoperative blood or blood products transfusion. 5, and known history of alcohol or substance abuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the overall incidence and grades of post-regional anesthetic shivering | — |
Countries
Asia(except Japan)
Contacts
Public ContactChen Jie
Third Military Medical University Department of Anaesthesiology, Southwest Hospital,
Outcome results
None listed