The Effectiveness of Dexmedetomidine in Vacuum-Assisted Breast Biopsy Under Monitored Anesthesia Care

Objectives Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) is a widely used technique for the diagnosis of breast lesions. It is carried out with local anesthesia, but procedural pain and stress are still problematic. Dexmedetomidine is a α-2 receptor agonist that can sedate without significant respiratory dep...

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Main Authors: Kyung Woo Kim, Jun Ha Park, Seunghwan Kim, Eun Jin Ahn, Hyo Jin Kim, Hey Ran Choi, Yeo Goo Chang, Si Ra Bang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kosin University College of Medicine 2019-06-01
Series:Kosin Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.kosinmedj.org/upload/pdf/ksmc034-01-03.pdf