Dexmedetomidine and Fentanyl As Adjuvants to Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for the Prevention of Post-spinal Shivering in Hip Arthroplasty Surgeries

Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of intrathecal dexmedetomidine versus intrathecal fentanyl when added to hyperbaric bupivacaine in the prevention of post-spinal shivering in patients undergoing hip arthroplasty surgeries and to observe their effects as regards to sedation and intensity of the block.

Timeline

Start

2024-04-01

Primary completion

2024-11-01

Completion

2025-02-10

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