Effect of low-dose dexmedetomidine to prolong spinal anesthesia in elderly patients: a prospective randomized controlled study

Effect of low-dose dexmedetomidine to prolong spinal anesthesia in elderly patients: a prospective randomized controlled study

Abstract Background Spinal anesthesia for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has a short duration, which poses challenges for postoperative pain management. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of intravenous (IV) dexmedetomidine at a dosage of 0.4 µg/kg in prolonging the d...

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Main Authors: Lisa Sangkum, Sivaporn Termpornlert, Choosak Tunprasit, Chatchayapa Rathanasutthajohn, Rojnarin Komonhirun, Sasima Dusitkasem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
Dexmedetomidine
Intravenous
Spinal anesthesia
Elderly
Transurethral resection of the prostate
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02815-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-024-02815-z

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