Ketamine For Intra-Operative Shivering

ISBN-13: 9786139476251 / Angielski

Amir Nazir

Opis

This book presents a study and comparison of efficacy of low-dose prophylactic ketamine with prophylactic tramadol and placebo for prevention of intra-operative shivering. Ketamine, which is a competitive NMDA receptor antagonist, has been shown to inhibit intra-operative shivering. Furthermore, Various drugs have been investigated for prevention or treatment of intraoperative shivering, including pethidine, ketanserin, sufentanil, alfentanil, tramadol, physostigmine, urapidil, nefopam, doxapram and nalbuphine. Among the pharmacological agents, pethidine has been shown to be one of the most effective treatments.

O autorze

Nazir, Amir
Dr. Amir Nazir is a medical professional currently working in SKIMS Srinagar, Kshmir J&K. He has done his MBBS from GMC Srinagar and Post Graduation in Anesthesiology from GMC Jammu. He has many research articles and books in his credit.