Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9932956 International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
We conclude that symptomatic hypothermia is an occasional side effect of cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. We believe this syndrome is due to intrathecal morphine. While the duration is limited to 6 h, lorazepam appears to treat both hypothermia and symptoms.
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Hypothermia after cesarean delivery and its reversal with lorazepam
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