intrathecal morphine induced hypothermia

Y'all ever seen this? Interesting case this last month. Healthy g1p0 undergoing elective cesarean. Standard spinal dose of 12mg but, 200mcg duramorph, 10mcg feet, and 100mcg epi. Not acute issues during the procedure. In the pacu, pt's temperature drops to 94-95 degrees F and remains there despite forced air warming gown/blanket thingy, warmed fluids etc. Pt's temp eventually returned to normal after several hours. The pt stated she felt fine throughout the ordeal and was not shivering at all.
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