Common nausea drug beats ketamine for stopping Post-Surgery shivers
NCT ID NCT07334223
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether ondansetron (a nausea drug) or low-dose ketamine (a painkiller) works better to prevent shivering after spinal anesthesia. 180 adults having elective surgery took part. Results showed ondansetron reduced shivering more effectively (30% vs 44% with ketamine). The goal was to improve comfort and safety during surgery.
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Mayo Hospital, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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