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Husband just had laparoscopy surgery the afternoon. Woke up from a nap (we re home) and started shivering uncontrollably. Have covered him with four blankets, a comforter, and he s wearing a stocking cap. He s 70 and has pancreatic cancer. Is this normal following anesthesia?
hi thanks for writing. yes as rightly said it is quite normal post anaesthetic.so nothing to worry about much. be calm ask him to breath deep. for prolonged and further repeatation of such symptoms we need to consult. hope this helps most welcome for further queries
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Does A Laparoscopic Surgery Cause Body Chills?
hi thanks for writing. yes as rightly said it is quite normal post anaesthetic.so nothing to worry about much. be calm ask him to breath deep. for prolonged and further repeatation of such symptoms we need to consult. hope this helps most welcome for further queries