Dexmedetomidine versus propofol for sedation in patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery under sub-Tenon′s anesthesia

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the hemodynamic, respiratory effects, the recovery profile, surgeons, and patients satisfaction with dexmedetomidine sedation compared with those of propofol sedation in patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery under sub-Tenon′s anesthesia. Methods...

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Main Authors: Ashraf Ghali, Abdul Kader Mahfouz, Tapio Ihanamäki, Ashraf M. El Btarny
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2011;volume=5;issue=1;spage=36;epage=41;aulast=Ghali