Acetaminophen May Help Reduce Postoperative Shivering
October 21, 2017
October 21, 2017
BOSTON, Oct. 21 -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists issued the following news release:
Administering acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, during surgery may reduce the incidence of postoperative shivering, suggests a study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(R) 2017 annual meeting.
Chills and shivering are a common side effect that happens when patients regain consciousness after surgery. Shivering can occur in up to half of patients. While the exact cause is unkn . . .
Administering acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, during surgery may reduce the incidence of postoperative shivering, suggests a study being presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY(R) 2017 annual meeting.
Chills and shivering are a common side effect that happens when patients regain consciousness after surgery. Shivering can occur in up to half of patients. While the exact cause is unkn . . .