Intrathecal fentanyl for prevention of shivering in cesarean section.

Objectives: The aim of this randomized double-blind study was to investigate whether 20 microg of intrathecally administered fentanyl would influence the incidence and severity of shivering in patients undergoing cesarean section.

Material And Method: Sixty healthy patients scheduled for cesarean section under spinal anesthesia using 2.2 ml of 0.