Postoperative shivering.
Shivering is common during recovery from anaesthesia. Factors in the aetiology include the use of volatile anaesthetic agents, prolonged anaesthesia, gender and age. The relationship between postoperative shivering and thermoregulation is not clear. Management should include measurement of the patient's temperature.
Crossley
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University of Nottingham.
D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000009:adverse effects; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012737:Sex Factors; D012768:Shivering / Q000187:drug effects