Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography – A double-blind randomized controlled study

Background: Propofol is the drug of choice for procedural sedation. The addition of α2 agonist dexmedetomidine may improve the safety profile of the procedure by providing stable hemodynamics, better sedation quality, and decreasing the side effects of each drug during elective endoscopic retrograde...

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Main Authors: T Raghavendra Babu, M R Anil Kumar, N R Anup, Sarika M Shetty
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2024;volume=16;issue=5;spage=399;epage=402;aulast=Babu
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M R Anil Kumar
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description Background: Propofol is the drug of choice for procedural sedation. The addition of α2 agonist dexmedetomidine may improve the safety profile of the procedure by providing stable hemodynamics, better sedation quality, and decreasing the side effects of each drug during elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography (ERCP). Materials and Methods: Eighty patients aged between 18 and 60 years were distributed randomly into two groups. The dexmedetomidine + propofol group (group DP) received an injection of dexmedetomidine at the dose of 1 mcg/kg in 100 mLsaline, and the propofol group (group P) received plain 100 mL normal saline over 10 min. Subsequently, both groups received a bolus dose of injection propofol 1 mg/kg as sedation, and a modified observer's assessment of alertness/sedation score (MOASS) score was assessed, followed by infusion at the rate of 50 mcg/kg/min during the procedure. A rescue bolus dose (20 mg) of propofol was administered when the patient showed signs of inadequate sedation or analgesia in both groups. Cardiovascular and respiratory parameters were recorded every 10 min throughout the procedure. Post-procedure modified Aldrete score was evaluated for 30 min, and the endoscopist's score was noted at the end of the procedure. Results: There was a significant difference (P = 0.001) in the additional number of rescue doses of propofol administered in group DP (3.47 ± 0.77) as compared to group P (8.78 ± 1.11). The total dose of propofol was lower in group DP (316.59 ± 43.29 mg) than in group P (443 ± 41.1 mg) with P value = 0.001. Statistically significant differences in the hemodynamic values were observed in group DP during infusion (P value < 0.05) of dexmedetomidine and throughout the procedure (P < 0.05) when compared with group P. Endoscopists graded the satisfaction score as very high (3.477 ± 0.77) in group DP. Conclusion: The addition of dexmedetomidine to propofol during ERCP provided better and safer sedation.
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spelling doaj.art-219daa606b354228b0725e3e37b4d08c2024-04-04T16:37:39ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0975-74062024-01-0116539940210.4103/jpbs.jpbs_617_23Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography – A double-blind randomized controlled studyT Raghavendra BabuM R Anil KumarN R AnupSarika M ShettyBackground: Propofol is the drug of choice for procedural sedation. The addition of α2 agonist dexmedetomidine may improve the safety profile of the procedure by providing stable hemodynamics, better sedation quality, and decreasing the side effects of each drug during elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography (ERCP). Materials and Methods: Eighty patients aged between 18 and 60 years were distributed randomly into two groups. The dexmedetomidine + propofol group (group DP) received an injection of dexmedetomidine at the dose of 1 mcg/kg in 100 mLsaline, and the propofol group (group P) received plain 100 mL normal saline over 10 min. Subsequently, both groups received a bolus dose of injection propofol 1 mg/kg as sedation, and a modified observer's assessment of alertness/sedation score (MOASS) score was assessed, followed by infusion at the rate of 50 mcg/kg/min during the procedure. A rescue bolus dose (20 mg) of propofol was administered when the patient showed signs of inadequate sedation or analgesia in both groups. Cardiovascular and respiratory parameters were recorded every 10 min throughout the procedure. Post-procedure modified Aldrete score was evaluated for 30 min, and the endoscopist's score was noted at the end of the procedure. Results: There was a significant difference (P = 0.001) in the additional number of rescue doses of propofol administered in group DP (3.47 ± 0.77) as compared to group P (8.78 ± 1.11). The total dose of propofol was lower in group DP (316.59 ± 43.29 mg) than in group P (443 ± 41.1 mg) with P value = 0.001. Statistically significant differences in the hemodynamic values were observed in group DP during infusion (P value < 0.05) of dexmedetomidine and throughout the procedure (P < 0.05) when compared with group P. Endoscopists graded the satisfaction score as very high (3.477 ± 0.77) in group DP. Conclusion: The addition of dexmedetomidine to propofol during ERCP provided better and safer sedation.http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2024;volume=16;issue=5;spage=399;epage=402;aulast=Babudexmedetomidineercpprocedural sedationpropofol
spellingShingle T Raghavendra Babu
M R Anil Kumar
N R Anup
Sarika M Shetty
Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography – A double-blind randomized controlled study
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
dexmedetomidine
ercp
procedural sedation
propofol
title Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography – A double-blind randomized controlled study
title_full Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography – A double-blind randomized controlled study
title_fullStr Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography – A double-blind randomized controlled study
title_full_unstemmed Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography – A double-blind randomized controlled study
title_short Dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreaticography – A double-blind randomized controlled study
title_sort dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to propofol in patients undergoing elective endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreaticography a double blind randomized controlled study
topic dexmedetomidine
ercp
procedural sedation
propofol
url http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2024;volume=16;issue=5;spage=399;epage=402;aulast=Babu
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