Pharmacologic interventions for the therapy of postanesthetic shivering in adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Introduction: Shivering is a common side effect after general anesthesia. Risk factors are hypothermia, young age and postoperative pain. Severe complications of shivering are rare but can occur due to increased oxygen consumption.

Separation of stimulating catheters for continuous peripheral regional anesthesia during their removal - two case reports and a critical appraisal of the use of steel-coil containing stimulating catheters.

Purpose: Stimulating catheters are widely used for continuous peripheral nerve block techniques in regional anesthesia. The incidence of reported complications is somewhat similar to that for non-stimulating catheters. However, as many stimulating catheters contain a coiled steel wire for optimal stimulation, they may cause specific complications.