Association between body mass index and perioperative shivering after elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia: a prospective observational study
Elevated third-trimester BMI is linked to reduced POS incidence, severity, and complications, suggesting a protective role. Clinicians should prioritize shivering prevention strategies for women with normal BMI during C/S.
Authors
- Banafsheh Mashak
- Sevak Hatamian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1404-4197)
- Mohadese Dashtkoohi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3579-4181)
- Dorsa Zareie
- Marjan Ghaemi
- Mojgan Arman
- Mahroo Rezaeinejad
- Azin Mafakheri
- Shamim Pourbahrighesmat
Institutions
- Imam Khomeini Hospital (IR)
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Jahrom University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Alborz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Anesthesiology
- Published
- 2026-01-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03517-w
- Primary Topic
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00