Alternatives for rigors/shivers

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Helen Lee
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Alternatives for rigors/shivers

Good afternoon,

With meperidine shortage, what medication(s) are you using to treat shivers/rigors post op/ATG/amphotericin in pediatric patients? Please share dosing if available.

Thank you,

Helen Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS

Medication Safety Officer

Pharmacy Residency Program Director

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