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Shivering In Postpartum Women: Development Of A Perioperative Protocol For Women Undergoing Cesarean Section, Lindsay Dawson, Kara Peters
Shivering In Postpartum Women: Development Of A Perioperative Protocol For Women Undergoing Cesarean Section, Lindsay Dawson, Kara Peters
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In obstetric patients undergoing a cesarean section, a spinal anesthetic is the most common form of anesthesia (Hannallah, 2016). An intrathecal (or spinal) block is not benign. Postpartum shivering is a potential risk with any neuraxial procedure, with an incidence of 40-80% specifically following a spinal anesthetic (Feng et al., 2021). Patients who experience shivering are at a greater risk for postoperative complications, impaired mother-newborn bonding, and decreased patient satisfaction. Both nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatment options exist for prevention and treatment of postpartum shivering. The objective of this project was to introduce a standardized, evidence-based protocol to decrease the incidence …