Effects of Low versus Intermediate Doses of Dexmedetomidine Infusion on Blood Loss, Hemodynamics, and Operative Time in Transsphenoidal Pituitary Tumor Removal: A Prospective Randomized Study

Effects of Low versus Intermediate Doses of Dexmedetomidine Infusion on Blood Loss, Hemodynamics, and Operative Time in Transsphenoidal Pituitary Tumor Removal: A Prospective Randomized Study

Background Dexmedetomidine, an alpha-2 agonist, has been widely used as an anesthetic adjunct for transsphenoidal pituitary resection. However, there is no consensus on the appropriate infusion dosage. This study aimed to compare the effects of low (0.2 mcg/kg/h) and intermediate (0.5 mcg/kg/h) dexm...

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Main Authors: Saipin Muangman, Manee Raksakietisak, Phuping Akavipat, Pranee Rushatamukayanunt, Sirinuttakul Akkaworakit, Natthaporn Romkespikun, Porntip Mahatnirunkul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care
Subjects:
operative time
blood pressure
dexmedetomidine
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-1758747

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