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Propofol and postanaesthetic shivering

K F Cheong1, T C Low

  • 1Alexandra Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia, Singapore.

Anaesthesia
|June 1, 1995
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Propofol-nitrous oxide-oxygen general anesthesia reduced post-anesthetic shivering compared to traditional thiopentone-isoflurane methods. This suggests propofol offers a preferable anesthetic option when preventing shivering is a priority.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Post-anesthetic shivering is a common complication following general anesthesia.
  • Thiopentone-isoflurane-nitrous oxide-oxygen is a conventional anesthetic technique.
  • Propofol-nitrous oxide-oxygen is an alternative anesthetic technique.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the incidence of post-anesthetic shivering between propofol-nitrous oxide-oxygen and thiopentone-isoflurane-nitrous oxide-oxygen general anesthesia.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of propofol-based anesthesia in reducing shivering.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty ASA grade 1 patients undergoing minor elective surgery were randomized into two groups.
  • One group received propofol-nitrous oxide-oxygen anesthesia.
  • The control group received thiopentone-isoflurane-nitrous oxide-oxygen anesthesia.

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Main Results:

  • No significant differences were observed in baseline axillary temperature, operation duration, or intra-operative temperature decrease between groups.
  • Patients receiving propofol-nitrous oxide-oxygen anesthesia exhibited a significantly lower incidence of post-anesthetic shivering.
  • The propofol group demonstrated a reduced occurrence of shivering post-procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Propofol-nitrous oxide-oxygen general anesthesia is associated with a lower incidence of post-anesthetic shivering.
  • This anesthetic technique may be advantageous in surgical settings where minimizing shivering is desirable.
  • Propofol-based anesthesia offers a potentially superior alternative for patient comfort post-surgery.