All except one are true about post-neuraxial anaesthesia shivering: (A) Shivering increases intra–ocular and intra cranial pressures, (B) i.v meperidine is used in treatment, (C) Marked increase in plasma catecholamines cause cardiovascular complications, (D) Is associated with decreased oxygen consumption
Answer is D. Shivering markedly increases oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.