Efficacy of preoperative hydrocortisone versus tramadol for attenuation of postoperative shivering after percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: A randomized controlled trial | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia | ||
| Volume 31, Issue 3, July 2015, Pages 221-226 PDF (451.89 K) | ||
| DOI: 10.1016/j.egja.2015.04.004 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Doaa A. Rashwan; Samaa A. Rashwan; Sabah Abd Al Raouf | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy is a technique used for the treatment of renal stones during which an irrigation fluid is used which may cause hypothermia and shivering if not prevented. The aim of this prospective randomized placebo controlled double blinded study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative hydrocortisone versus tramadol for attenuation of postoperative shivering after percutaneous nephrolithotripsy under general anesthesia Method 90 ASA I males and females patients aged 20–50 years, planned for percutaneous nephrolithotripsy under general anesthesia were randomly divided into three groups: Results The number of patients who had shivering was statistically significantly higher in S group (12) than in H group (8) and in T group (7) with no statistically significant differences between H and T groups. Conclusion Preoperative IV hydrocortisone and tramadol were effective in attenuation of postoperative shivering compared to placebo after percutaneous nephrolithotripsy without increasing the incidence of side effects. | ||
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